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Which expression is NOT equivalent to 27− r?

r −27r −27

(27 −r)+0(27 −r)+0

(27 −r)×1(27 −r)×1

−r+27

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Answer:

A. and C.

Explanation:

Identify carefully!

User James Lucas
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The expression 'r - 27' is not equivalent to '27 - r' because it represents a different mathematical operation, while the other expressions are just rearrangements or involve neutral operations like adding zero or multiplying by one.

The expression that is NOT equivalent to 27 - r is r - 27. The other expressions given, (27 - r) + 0, (27 - r) × 1, and -r + 27, are all equivalent to 27 - r. The reason is that adding zero to a number does not change its value, multiplying a number by one leaves it unchanged, and the subtraction in the form of -r + 27 is just a rearrangement of 27 - r.

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