Using PEMDAS, we first solve the equation in the parentheses, exponents, etc. In the parentheses, we see there is a number with exponents, so we solve it first. 4^3 = 64. Next, we multiply 4 by 7 which is 28. So we have (28-64)/9. Solve in the parentheses and then divide. 28-64 = -36, -36/9 = -4. Answer is -4. Hope this helps