simplify: \\(\\frac{1 + 5 \\cdot 7}{(3 - 1)^2}\\) \noptions: 10.5, 9, 5.25, 4.5

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate numerator and denominator

First, calculate the numerator: (1 + 5 \cdot 7 = 1 + 35 = 36). Then, calculate the denominator: ((3 - 1)^2 = 2^2 = 4).

Step2: Divide numerator by denominator

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