Answer the question in the photo please

Answer:
Brian because if you do the math correctly it should be Brian
Answer:
Laurie
Step-by-step explanation:
Laurie
12 +3 (3² + (-9)) = 12 +3 (9 +(-9)) {Here, 3² is calculated}
= 12 + 3 *0 {9 - 9 = 0}
= 12 + 0 {Anything multiplied by 0 = 0}
= 12