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Evaluate the expression ((-3)^5 / 4) * 6 + (7^2 / 5).

a) 368
b) 370.4
c) 372.8
d) 375.2

User Uri Loya
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Final answer:

After evaluating the expression step by step, the result obtained is -354.7, which is not included in the given options. There might be an issue with the question or the calculations.

Step-by-step explanation:

To evaluate the expression ((-3)^5 / 4) * 6 + (7^2 / 5), we will follow the order of operations, which is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right), often abbreviated as PEMDAS.

Let's break it down step-by-step:

  1. Calculate the exponent: (-3)^5 = -243
  2. Divide by 4: -243 / 4 = -60.75
  3. Multiply by 6: -60.75 * 6 = -364.5
  4. Calculate the square of 7: 7^2 = 49
  5. Divide by 5: 49 / 5 = 9.8
  6. Add the two results: -364.5 + 9.8 = -354.7

The given options do not include the result we obtained. So, there must have been an issue with either the question provided or the calculation. Ensure the correct expression is given, and please check the computation for any errors.

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