Question

Simplify the expression for the equilateral triangle shown below:

1.75 - 2 = ?
a. -0.25
b. -0.5
c. -0.75
d. -1.0

Answer 1

The simplified expression of 1.75 - 2 is -0.25, which corresponds to option (a).

Step-by-step explanation:

To simplify the expression 1.75 - 2, you subtract 2 from 1.75. This can be done by aligning the decimal points and using standard subtraction:

• 1.75
• -2.00

When you perform the subtraction, you get:

1.75
-2.00

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-0.25

So, the simplified expression is -0.25, which corresponds to option (a).