Question

color this answer purple.
11
$9^2 - (6^2 \cdot 2) - 1$
color this answer dark blue.
16
$7 \cdot 6 \div 2 - 4^2$

Explanation:

Step1: Solve first expression: exponents first

Calculate $9^2=81$, $6^2=36$

Step2: Multiply inside parentheses

$36 \cdot 2 = 72$

Step3: Subtract terms left to right

$81 - 72 - 1 = 8$

Step4: Solve second expression: exponents first

Calculate $4^2=16$

Step5: Multiply then divide left to right

$7 \cdot 6 = 42$, $\frac{42}{2}=21$

Step6: Subtract final terms

$21 - 16 = 5$

Answer:

Purple answer: $8$
Dark blue answer: $5$