Of course! Let's simplify the expression [tex]\( 7^2 - 3^2 \)[/tex] step-by-step.
1. Calculate [tex]\( 7^2 \)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
7^2 = 7 \times 7 = 49.
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2. Calculate [tex]\( 3^2 \)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
3^2 = 3 \times 3 = 9.
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3. Subtract [tex]\( 3^2 \)[/tex] from [tex]\( 7^2 \)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
49 - 9 = 40.
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Thus, the simplified result of the expression [tex]\( 7^2 - 3^2 \)[/tex] is [tex]\( 40 \)[/tex].
So, the correct answer is [tex]\( 40 \)[/tex].
