Simplify the following expression: start fraction 5 squared minus 4 over 5 plus 2 end fraction.

Answer 1

The expression can be simplified as follows:

5^2 - 4/5 + 2

= 25 - 4/5 + 2

= 25 - (4/5) + 2

= (25 - 4) / 5 + 2

= 21/5 + 2

= 21/5 + 10/5

= (21 + 10) / 5

= 31/5