Question

Simplify 5/4+4(3/4−1/2)^2

Answer 1

`(3)/(2)`

Explanation:

Given

`(5)/(4)` + 4 (
`(3)/(4)` -
`(1)/(2)` )²

=
`(5)/(4)` + 4 (
`(1)/(4)` )²

=
`(5)/(4)` + 4 ×
`(1)/(16)`

=
`(5)/(4)` +
`(1)/(4)`

=
`(6)/(4)`

=
`(3)/(2)`

Answer 2

Explanation:

5/4+(12/4_1/2)^2

5/4+((12_8)/4)^2

5/4+1

9/4