Question

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Which expression is equivalent to (m−3n−2)−4?

m−12n−8
m−7n−6
1 over the quantity m raised to the seventh power times n raised to the sixth power end quantity
m12n8

Answer 1

The equivalent expression to (m−3n−2)−4 is m−7n−6 after distributing the negative sign and combining the constant terms.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks which expression is equivalent to the given expression (m−3n−2)−4. To find the equivalent expression, we must distribute the negative sign inside the parentheses to each term and then subtract 4 from the resulting constant term.

Step-by-step, we have:

1. Distribute the negative sign: m - (3n) - (2) - 4
2. Combine the constant terms: m - 3n - 2 - 4
3. Simplify the constant terms: m - 3n - (2 + 4)
4. Final simplification: m - 3n - 6

The equivalent expression is therefore m − 7n − 6.