Perform the Indicated Operations $\frac{4(-7-4)+5(9-10)}{7(-2)+4(-5)}$ A) $\frac{10}{7}$ B) $-\frac{49}{34}$ C) $\frac{17}{12}$ D) $\frac{49}{34}$ E) $\frac{25}{17}$

question 189

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operations. Simplify as much as possible. $\frac{4(-7-4) +5(9-10) }{7(-2) +4(-5) }$

• A) \(\frac{10}{7}\)
• B) \(-\frac{49}{34}\)
• C) \(\frac{17}{12}\)
• D) \(\frac{49}{34}\)
• E) \(\frac{25}{17}\)

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