Respuesta :

Answer:

144

Step-by-step explanation:

Plug in a and b

In this case a=4, b=3

(ab)^2

( (4)(3) )^2

(12)^2

12x12

144

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Answer:

144

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

(ab)²

a = 4

b = 3

Step 2: Evaluate

  1. Substitute in variables:                                                                                     [4(3)]²
  2. [Brackets] Multiply:                                                                                           12²
  3. Exponents:                                                                                                        144