Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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

Chapter 1 - Section 1.6 - Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers - Exercise Set - Page 62: 95

Answer

0

Work Step by Step

Using order of operations, first solve numerator and denominator separately, then simplify the fraction. $\frac{(-4)^{2} - 16}{4 - 12} = \frac{16 - 16}{4 - 12} = \frac{0}{4 - 12} = \frac{0}{-8} = 0$
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