Question

simplify the expression using the order of operations. (9 - (3 div 3)^2)
a 9 coach omega was exercising in the gym.
b 7 mr. epsilon was reading in the library.
c 8 the victim was not mauled by a cougar.
d 6 the murder was not done by chemical poisoning.

Explanation:

Step1: Solve inside the parentheses

First, we handle the operation inside the parentheses: \(3\div3 = 1\).

Step2: Evaluate the exponent

Next, we square the result from the parentheses: \(1^{2}=1\).

Step3: Subtract

Finally, we subtract the result from 9: \(9 - 1 = 8\).

Answer:

8