Show answers (8-5) (5-3) ^2

The answer to (8-5) (5-3) ² should be 12.

First, subtract 8-5 which gets 3. Your problem should look like 3 (5-3) ²

Second, subtract 5-3 which gets 2. Your problem should look like 3x2²

Third, simplify 2² to get 4. Your problem should look like 3x4

Fourth, just multiply. 3 x 4 is 12 which is your answer.