(a - 3)^2 - a(5a - 6) = (a^2 - 6a + 9) - (5a^2 - 6a) = a^2 - 6a + 9 - 5a^2 + 6a = -4a^2 + 9. При a = 1/2: -4 * (1/2)^2 + 9 = -4 * (1/4) + 9 = -1 + 9 = 8.