Question

solve the multi-step (1/2) ^2 x -9 + 3^2

Answer 1

To solve the expression \((\frac{1}{2})^2 x - 9 + 3^2\), we will first simplify it step by step.

1. Calculate \((\frac{1}{2})^2\):
\[
\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^2 = \frac{1}{4}
\]

2. Calculate \(3^2\):
\[
3^2 = 9
\]

Now, substituting these results back into the expression gives us:
\[
\frac{1}{4} x - 9 + 9
\]

Next, we simplify \(-9 + 9\):
\[
-9 + 9 = 0
\]

Thus, the expression simplifies to:
\[
\frac{1}{4} x + 0 = \frac{1}{4} x
\]

The final result is:
\[
\frac{1}{4} x
\]