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\( 4 ≤ x < 7< y ≤ 12\)
Let's break this down first to define the range of values x and y can take.

\(4 ≤ x < 7\) (notice the equality sign)
\(7< y ≤ 12\) (notice the equality sign)

What we've been asked is the range of \((x-y)^2\)
Range is the difference between max and min values in a set of values.

\((x-y)\) is basically the distance between x and y. To maximise it, we'll take the extremes, and to minimise, we'll take the closest values
So, max = \((4 - 12)^2 = 8^2 = 64\)
min = \((6-8)^2 = 2^2 = 4\)

Hence, range = \(64 - 4 = 60\) (E)
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