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Simplify

4(1/2 + 5/4) + -5 =

User Jay Riggs
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Answer:

4(1/2 + 5/4) + -5 = 2

Explanation:

First step to this equation is to distribute into the parenthesis.

1/2(4) + 5/4(4) + -5

Then, multiply to get the products of the numbers needed to be multiplied.

2+5+(-5)

Now, add 2 and 5.

7+(-5)

Since the negative means subtract, you remove the addition sign(+) and replace it with the subtraction sign(-).

7-5= 2

This comes to the conclusion of 2.

User Jecoms
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Answer:

2

Explanation:

4 times 1/2 = 2

4 times 5/4 = 5

7 + (-5) = 2

User Elcortegano
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