Question

1. \\(\frac{17.5 - 3.5}{3^2 + 1}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate numerator and denominator

First, calculate the numerator: \(17.5 - 3.5 = 14\).
Then, calculate the denominator: \(3^2 + 1 = 9 + 1 = 10\).

Step2: Divide numerator by denominator

Now, divide the result of the numerator by the result of the denominator: \(\frac{14}{10} = 1.4\).

Answer:

\(1.4\)