If a = 3 and b = -7, find the value of \(\frac{5b+(a+b)^2}{(a-b)^2}\)
A
0.51
B
0.91
C
-0.19
D
-0.51
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{5b+(a+b)^2}{(a-b)^2}\)
= \(\frac{5 * -7 +(3+ -7)^2}{(3- -7)^2}\)
= \(\frac{-35 + 16}{10^2}\)
= \(\frac{-19}{100}\) or -0.19
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64510)