College Algebra (11th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321671791
ISBN 13: 978-0-32167-179-0

Chapter R - Section R.2 - Real Numbers and Their Properties - R.2 Exercises - Page 17: 48

Answer

2

Work Step by Step

1. Substitute values of p, q, and r into numerator of equation. 5(8) + 2(1 + (-4))^{3} First solve parentheses, then exponents, then multiply, then add. 5(8) + 2(-3)^{3} = 5(8) + 2(-27) = 40 - 54 = -14 2. Substitute values of p, q, and r into denominator of equation and solve. -10 + 3 = -7 3. Divide numerator by denominator. -14/(-7) = 2
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