To solve this problem, we will follow the order of operations (also known as PEMDAS). First, we will simplify any exponents:
(1/2)^2 = 1/4
Now, we will simplify the multiplication and division from left to right:
1/4⋅12 = 12/4 = 3
Finally, we will simplify the addition and subtraction from left to right:
3 - 9 + 3^2 = 3 - 9 + 9 = -6 + 9 = 3
Therefore, the solution to the multi-step problem is 3.
Solve the multi-step problem (1/2)^2⋅12−9+3^2 .
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