Answer
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Work Step by Step
Using order of operations, first solve numerator and denominator separately, then simplify the fraction.
$\frac{(-2)^{2} - 4}{4 - 9} = \frac{4 - 4}{4 - 9} = \frac{0}{4 - 9} = \frac{0}{-5} = 0$
Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321726391
ISBN 13:
978-0-32172-639-1
Chapter 1 - Section 1.6 - Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers - Exercise Set - Page 62: 96
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