Problem

Simplify.
\[
\frac{5^{2}+2^{2}-1^{2}}{8 \div 2 \cdot 9 \cdot 1 \div 9}
\]
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choic
A. $\frac{5^{2}+2^{2}-1^{2}}{8 \div 2 \cdot 9 \cdot 1 \div 9}=$
B. The expression is undefined.

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Final Answer: \(\boxed{7}\)

Steps

Step 1 :Simplify the numerator: \(5^{2}+2^{2}-1^{2} = 25+4-1 = 28\)

Step 2 :Simplify the denominator: \(8 \div 2 \cdot 9 \cdot 1 \div 9 = 4 \cdot 9 \cdot 1 \div 9 = 4\)

Step 3 :Divide the numerator by the denominator: \(\frac{28}{4} = 7\)

Step 4 :Final Answer: \(\boxed{7}\)

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