The value of the operation is 3.
The first step is to solve for the terms in the brackets. The decimals would be added first
8.7 + 3.3 = 12
The second step is to determine the square of one-half
[tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex]² = [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] x [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] = 1/4
The third step is to multiply, 1/4 by 12
1/4 x 12 = 3
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