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Guided Practice – Fraction Bar Grouping
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Evaluate: \(\dfrac{-24 + 3(-4)}{42 - (-6)^2}\)
Correct Answer
\(-6\)
Explanation
- Numerator: \(-24 + 3(-4) = -24 + (-12) = -36\)
- Denominator: \(42 - (-6)^2 = 42 - 36 = 6\)
- Divide: \(-36 \div 6 = -6\)
Reference
Mathematics for college students