http://nysmithmath.forumotion.net/solved-problems-f12/-t1.htm Problems that have been solved to an adequate level. Reading through the solutions and possibly providing different methods solving the problem, enriches both you and the community. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:51:31 GMT 10 http://intranet.meriden.k12.ct.us/maloney/maloney_WEB/clubs/images/MathSymbols50_000.jpg http://nysmithmath.forumotion.net/solved-problems-f12/-t1.htm http://nysmithmath.forumotion.net/solved-problems-f12/function-problem-t7.htm Ben R Define a ♣ b = a^2 – b. What is the value of (2(4 ♣ 13)) ♣ (3(3 ♣ 5))? ANSWER (DO NOT CLICK UNTIL YOU HAVE FINISHED THE PROBLEM AND POSTED ANSWER): Spoiler:Following order of operations, we will solve the inner-most parenthesis first. (4 ♣ 13) = 42 – 13 = 16 – 13 = 3 (3 ♣ 5) = 32 – 5 = 9 – 5 = 4 23 ♣ 34 = 8 ♣ 81 = 82 – 81 = 64 – 81 = –17 -From ... Solved Problems Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:51:31 GMT http://nysmithmath.forumotion.net/solved-problems-f12/function-problem-t7.htm#24 http://nysmithmath.forumotion.net/solved-problems-f12/function-problem-t7.htm