please explain your answer

Answer:
51
Step-by-step explanation:
11+(-7)^2-9 - original
11+49-9 - square the -7, since its in brackets the negative applies too and a negative x a negative = positive, so it ends up as 7x7+49
60-9 - add both positives 11+49=60
51 - subtract 9 from 60, 60-9=51