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To solve this problem, we'll perform these steps:
Let's work through the steps:
Step 1: Simplify each division operation:
- The expression  becomes .
- The expression  becomes .
Step 2: Perform the subtraction operation:
We have: .
Simplifying the subtraction ( becomes ), we have:
.
Step 3: Choose the correct multiple choice:
The simplified expression is .
Comparing this expression to the provided options, the correct choice is:
Option 4: .
Therefore, the solution to the problem is .
\( 100-(5+55)= \)
The colon (:) means division! So is the same as or . Always treat it as division.
Flip and multiply! To divide by , multiply by its reciprocal . This is the key step that most students miss.
The negative sign distributes to every term inside the parentheses! So .
Not easily! These fractions have different denominators (y vs 4xy), so they stay separate unless you find a common denominator, which would make the expression more complex.
Work through each step carefully, then match your final expression exactly to the choices. Look for the same terms:
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