
Since they are both squared.
Evaluating 5^2 and 2^2 and finding the quotient also works.

The third option, "Evaluate 5^2 and 2^2 ...," and the last option, "Rewrite the expression as (5/2)^2 ...," are the correct choices.
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To solve this question we need to substitute the given values of 'a' & 'b' in the equation & then simplify it.
Given,
Now, substitute this in the place of 'a' & 'b'..

Lastly, simplify it...

- The answer is <u>-</u><u>9</u><u>/</u><u>2</u><u> </u><u>or </u><u>-</u><u>4</u><u>.</u><u>5</u>
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If you are multiplying fractions it doesn't matter if there are different denominators because you multiply straight across.