Evaluate $\frac { p ^ { 2 } + q ^ { 2 } } { p + q }$

question 98

Multiple Choice

Evaluate $\frac { p ^ { 2 } + q ^ { 2 } } { p + q }$ when $p = - 12$ and $q = 9 .$

• A)-3
• B)9
• C)441
• D)-75
• E)-147

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Output Increases

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Output Increases

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