Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 1 - Section 1.3 - Exponents, Order of Operations, and Variable Expressions - Exercise Set - Page 28: 66

Answer

$\frac{37}{84}$

Work Step by Step

Evaluate each expression when x = 12 and y = 8: $\frac{y^{2}+x}{x^{2}+3y}$ $\frac{8^{2}+12}{12^{2}+3(8)}$ $\frac{64+12}{144+3(8)}$ $\frac{64+12}{144+24}$ $\frac{76}{168}$ = $\frac{37}{84}$
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