What is 3[(15-3)^2 -: 4]?

1 Answer
May 20, 2016

108

Explanation:

Given,

3[(15-3)^2-:4]

According to B.E.D.M.A.S., simplify the bracketed expression inside the square brackets first.

=3[(12)^2-:4]

Move on to exponents.

=3[144-:4]

Simplify the expression within the square brackets.

=3[36]

Solve.

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