SOLUTION: I cannot understand how (7-1)^2 equals 36 but 7•7-1-1 equals 47 what am I doing wrong?

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Question 943075: I cannot understand how (7-1)^2 equals 36 but 7•7-1-1 equals 47 what am I doing wrong?
Found 2 solutions by richard1234, MathTherapy:
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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(7-1)^2 = 6^2 = 36

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

I cannot understand how (7-1)^2 equals 36 but 7•7-1-1 equals 47 what am I doing wrong? 
No-one can know what you're doing wrong since you failed to share your work.

%287+-+1%29%5E2 = 6%5E2, or 6(6), or 36

7(7) – 1 – 1 = 49 – 1 – 1, or 47      

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