3 years ago

What is the simplified value of this expression pls help

Mathematics

1 answer:

tester [92]3 years ago

7 0

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Remove parentheses.

$\frac{-8+4(4.5)}{6.25-8.25} \\$

Add −8 and 4.5.

$\frac{4(-3.5)}{6.25 - 8.25} \\\\$

Subtract 8.25 from 6.25.

$\frac{4*-3.5}{-2}$

Multiply 4 by −3.5.

$\frac{-14}{-2}$

Divide −14 by −2.

= 7

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