Question

evaluate the expression,
-0.13 + (-0.4 - -1.2)²
write your answer as an integer or a
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Explanation:

Step1: Simplify the expression inside the parentheses

First, we handle the subtraction inside the parentheses: \(-0.4 - (-1.2)\). Subtracting a negative is like adding the positive, so \(-0.4 + 1.2 = 0.8\).

Step2: Square the result from Step1

Now we square the result: \(0.8^2 = 0.64\).

Step3: Add the remaining term

Finally, we add \(-0.13\) to the result from Step2: \(-0.13 + 0.64 = 0.51\).

Answer:

\(0.51\)