Question

Find the value of each expression.

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

Short answer

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

Step-by-step solution

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Evaluate the expression inside the parentheses.

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

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Perform multiplication in the numerator and subtraction in the denominator.

$\frac{-21}{3}$

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Evaluate the fraction.

$-7$

Therefore, the value of $\frac{7\left(1-4\right)}{8-5}$isrole="math" localid="1645768872765" $-7.$