Question

evaluate the following.
$(16 - 14.6)^2 + 69.5 \div 0.5$

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the parentheses

$16 - 14.6 = 1.4$

Step2: Square the result

$1.4^2 = 1.96$

Step3: Perform the division

$69.5 \div 0.5 = 139$

Step4: Add the two results

$1.96 + 139 = 140.96$

Answer:

140.96