Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Algebraic Expressions - 1.8 Exponential Notation and Order of Operations - 1.8 Exercise Set - Page 66: 63

Answer

$17$

Work Step by Step

Using order of operations, the given expression, $ 36\div(-2)^2+4[5-3(8-9)^5] $, evaluates to \begin{array}{l} 36\div4+4[5-3(-1)^5] \\\\= 9+4[5-3(1)] \\\\= 9+4[5-3] \\\\= 9+4[2] \\\\= 9+8 \\\\= 17 .\end{array}
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