Question

What is the simplified value of the expression below?

Answer 1

7

Explanation:

First we will evaluate the numerator:

4(-8+4.5)

We will use the order of operations (PEMDAS). First we evaluate the expression inside parentheses.

-8+4.5 = -3.5

This gives us 4(-3.5) = -14

Now we will evaluate the denominator:

6.25+(-8.25) = -2

This gives us

-14/-2 = 7

Answer 2

4(-8+4.5)
-32+18
-14

6.25+(-8.25)
-2

-14/-2

7

The answer is 7.