How do you evaluate (5^2*4-5*4^2)/(5(4))?

1 Answer
Jan 8, 2017

First, evaluate the terms to exponents.

Second, multiply

Third, subtract the numerator

Last, divide

Explanation:

First, evaluate the terms to exponents:

(5^2 * 4 - 5 * 4^2)/(5(4))

(25 * 4 - 5 * 16)/(5(4))

Second, multiply:

(100 - 80)/20

Third, subtract the numerator:

20/20

Last, divide:

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