Question

simplify the expression below using order of operations.
$\frac{9 - (-3)}{8 + (-2)} + \frac{5 + 3^3}{1 - 9}$

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify numerators/denominators

First fraction: $9 - (-3) = 12$, $8 + (-2) = 6$
Second fraction: $3^3 = 27$, $5 + 27 = 32$; $1 - 9 = -8$

Step2: Calculate each fraction

$\frac{12}{6} = 2$, $\frac{32}{-8} = -4$

Step3: Add the two results

$2 + (-4)$

Answer:

$-2$