To solve \( 60^2 - 50^2 \), you can use the difference of squares formula, which states that \( a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b) \).
In this case, let \( a = 60 \) and \( b = 50 \):
\[ 60^2 - 50^2 = (60 - 50)(60 + 50) \]
Calculating the expressions inside the parentheses:
\[ 60 - 50 = 10 \] \[ 60 + 50 = 110 \]
Now, multiply these results:
\[ (10)(110) = 1100 \]
So, \( 60^2 - 50^2 = 1100 \).