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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