What is the value of (14^2-5^2)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 171
The correct answer is 171. First find the squares: \(14^2=196\) and \(5^2=25\). Therefore, \(14^2-5^2=196-25=171\). A value such as 161 may result from an error in subtraction. Exam tip: calculate each square first and then subtract carefully.
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171
Why is this the correct answer?
The correct answer is 171. First find the squares: \(14^2=196\) and \(5^2=25\). Therefore, \(14^2-5^2=196-25=171\). A value such as 161 may result from an error in subtraction. Exam tip: calculate each square first and then subtract carefully.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Number Systems. Topic: Exponents.
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