Question

evaluate the expression $4 \cdot 3 - (9 - 7)^2 + 6$. next, evaluate the multiplication. $4 \cdot 3 - (9 - 7)^2 + 6 = 4 \cdot 3 - 2^2 + 6 = \square - \boxed{?} + 6$

Explanation:

Step1: Evaluate multiplication

Calculate \( 4 \cdot 3 \), which is \( 12 \).

Step2: Evaluate exponentiation

Calculate \( 2^2 \), which is \( 4 \).

Answer:

The first box is \( 12 \) and the second box (the "?") is \( 4 \). So the expression becomes \( 12 - 4 + 6 \).