Question

evaluate the following.
$2.9 + 4.78 - 0.6^{2}$

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the squared term

$0.6^2 = 0.36$

Step2: Add the first two numbers

$2.9 + 4.78 = 7.68$

Step3: Subtract the squared result

$7.68 - 0.36 = 7.32$

Answer:

7.32