Questions: Simplify: 4^2-8[6(6+2)]

Transcript text: Question Simplify: $4^{2}-8[6(6+2)]$ Provide your answer below:

Solution

To simplify the given expression, follow these steps:

Step 1: Simplify the Expression Inside the Parentheses

First, simplify the expression inside the parentheses: \[ 6 + 2 = 8 \]

Step 2: Multiply the Result by 6

Next, multiply the result by 6: \[ 6 \times 8 = 48 \]

Step 3: Multiply the Result by 8

Then, multiply the result by 8: \[ 8 \times 48 = 384 \]

Step 4: Calculate $4^2$

Calculate $4^2$: \[ 4^2 = 16 \]

Step 5: Subtract the Results

Finally, subtract the result from Step 3 from the result of Step 4: \[ 16 - 384 = -368 \]

\[ \boxed{-368} \]

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