Question

Which expression is equivalent to (737-22) (1-5,-5-1)?

1) (737-22) (1-5,-5-1)
2) (737-22) (1-5,5+1)
3) (737-22) (1+5,-5-1)
4) (737-22) (1+5,5+1)

Answer 1

The question involves applying subtraction rules to find an equivalent expression; however, none of the provided options match the correctly simplified expression of (737-22) (-4, -6). Clarification from the student may be necessary.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is asking which expression is equivalent to (737-22) (1-5, -5-1). To find the equivalent expression, we must apply the subtraction rules and understand the sign changes involved in arithmetic operations.

Considering the subtraction rules:

1. When subtracting a positive number, the sign of the number changes to negative.
2. When subtracting a negative number, the sign of the number becomes positive (as subtracting a negative is equivalent to adding a positive).

Applying these rules:

(1 - 5) becomes (1 + (-5)) which simplifies to -4.
(-5 - 1) becomes (-5 + (-1)) which simplifies to -6.

Therefore, the correct expression is (737-22) (-4, -6), which is not represented by any of the provided options. If there is a typo in the options or the student's expression, it would be best to ask for clarification.