Let's break down the expression step by step.
The expression to evaluate is:
[tex]\[
-8 - (-2 + 7)^2
\][/tex]
1. Evaluate the inner expression [tex]\((-2 + 7)\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
-2 + 7 = 5
\][/tex]
2. Square the result of the inner expression:
[tex]\[
5^2 = 25
\][/tex]
3. Substitute the squared value back into the original expression:
[tex]\[
-8 - 25
\][/tex]
4. Simplify the final expression:
[tex]\[
-8 - 25 = -33
\][/tex]
So, the evaluated result of the expression [tex]\(-8 - (-2 + 7)^2\)[/tex] is:
[tex]\[
\boxed{-33}
\][/tex]
