To simplify the expression, we will follow the order of operations (PEMDAS).
First, we calculate the expression inside the brackets:
(49 - 41) = 8
4² = 16
Therefore, the expression inside the brackets becomes:
4² ÷ (49 - 41) = 16 ÷ 8 = 2
Now, we substitute the simplified expression back into the original expression:
-5 [ 2 + 6]
Next, we perform the addition inside the brackets:
2 + 6 = 8
Finally, we multiply -5 by 8:
-5 * 8 = -40
Therefore, the simplified form of the expression is -40.
What is the simplified form of the expression? Show all of your work for credit.
-5 [ 4² ÷ ( 49 - 41) + 6]
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