What is the value of the expression when a=18 and b=14 ? 1/2(a+b)−(a−b)^2
the 1 and 2 is a fraction and the 2 is a exponent

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1) 1/2 (18+14) - (18-14)^2

2) 1/2 (32) - (4)^2

2) 16 - 16

3) 0

Therefore, the answer is D

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