Q75. - Algebra 2

Question

Find the value of each expression.

$\frac{\mathbf{7}\left(\mathbf{1}\mathbf{-}\mathbf{4}\right)}{\mathbf{8}\mathbf{-}\mathbf{5}}$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The value of $\frac{7\left(1-4\right)}{8-5}$ is $\mathbf{-}\mathbf{7}$.

Step 1 – Description of step.

Evaluate the expression inside the parentheses.

 

$\frac{7\left(-3\right)}{8-5}$

 

Step 2 – Description of step.

Perform multiplication in the numerator and subtraction in the denominator.

 

$\frac{-21}{3}$

Step 3 – Description of step.

Evaluate the fraction.

$-7$

Therefore, the value of $\frac{7\left(1-4\right)}{8-5}$ is $-7.$