We can start by using the exponent rule and subtracting 2 from 5 before performing the multiplication:
= 74 - 4 × (3)^2
= 74 - 4 × 9
= 74 - 36
= 38
Therefore, 74 - 4 × (5 - 2)^2 = 38.
74 - 4 × (5 - 2)^2
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