Question

Work out V144 - (16 -5 2)2 I

Answer 1

Answer:

  -24

Step-by-step explanation:

$\sqrt{144}-(16-5\times 2)^2=\sqrt{144}-(16-10)^2=\sqrt{144}-6^2\\\\=12-36=\boxed{-24}$

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