Distribute to create an equivalent expression with the fewest symbols possible. (1 - 25 +4h) - 5 =

Talha Sayed asked Jul 7, 2023

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Distribute to create an equivalent expression with the fewest symbols possible.

(1 - 25 +4h) - 5 =

Talha Sayed asked Jul 7, 2023

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Answer:

4h - 29

Explanation:

$(1-25+4h)-5\\=(-24+4h)-5\\=(4h-24)-5\\=4h-24-5\\=4h-29$

You could also write this solution as
-29+4h , but I just think
4h-29 looks nicer :)

Nathfy answered Jul 13, 2023

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