75 - (3.5² - 4.2²)
= 75 - (3.25 - 4.4)
= 75 - (75 - 16)
= 75 - 75 + 16
= 16
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18 : 3 + 182 + 3.(51 : 17)
= 6 + 182 + 3.3
= 188 + 9
= 197
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12{400 : [500 - (125 + 25.7)]}
= 12{400 : [500 - (125 + 175)]}
= 12[400 : (500 - 300)]
= 12(400 : 200)
= 12.2
= 24
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15 - 25.8:(100.2)
= 15 - 25.8:50
= 15 - 200 : 50
= 15 - 4
= 11