What is the value of $$\left( \sqrt{100} - \sqrt{36} \right)^2?$$
To solve this problem, I will use the order of operations and simplify the expression inside the parentheses first. I know that the square root of 100 is 10 and the square root of 36 is 6, so I can rewrite the expression as $$\left( 10 - 6 \right)^2.$$ Next, I will perform the subtraction inside the parentheses and get $$\left( 4 \right)^2.$$ Finally, I will evaluate the exponent and get $$4^2 = 16.$$ 