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Whats 9-4(-6)/ 5-2(-8) simplified

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Hi there!

First, we multiply the numbers outside the parenthesis (since they always go first):

= 9 + 24 / 5 + 16

Then, we divide:

= 9 + 4.8 + 16

Now, we add and simplify further.

= 13.8 + 16
= 29.8

So, your answer is 29.8.

Hope this helps!
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