SOLUTION: How would I solve this? Thank you Evaluate fraction 2m-5n/n+3p if m = –2, n = 4, and p = –1.

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Question 88927: How would I solve this?
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Evaluate fraction 2m-5n/n+3p if m = –2, n = 4, and p = –1.
Answer by tutor_paul(519) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%282m-5n%29%2F%28n%2B3p%29
Substitute in the values they gave you for m,n, and p:
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Now, simplify. Remember your order of operations (PEMDAS) Parenthesis, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction:
%28%28-4-20%29%29%2F%28%284-3%29%29
-24%2F1
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