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To solve this problem, we'll simplify the given expression step by step:
The problem asks us to evaluate the expression:
Step 1: Simplify the expression .
We can simplify by reducing the fraction:
Step 2: Interpret the operation .
The operation "100 divided by" implies multiplying by the reciprocal:
Step 3: Simplify the terms within the parentheses.
The expression inside the parentheses is:
Step 4: Simplify the entire expression using the expression outside the parentheses.
So, substituting back and simplifying, we have:
Therefore, the solution to the problem in simplified form is .
Thus, the correct choice from the provided options is:
Choice 4:
\( 100-(5+55)= \)
The colon (:) symbol means division, just like ÷. So means .
When you divide by a fraction, you're asking "how many times does this fraction fit into the number?" This is the same as multiplying by the reciprocal (flipped fraction).
Look for common factors in the numerator and denominator. Here, 2 and 18 share a factor of 2, so .
The minus sign distributes to every term inside the parentheses. So .
These terms have different variables in different positions (a/x vs x/a). You can only combine like terms that have identical variable parts.
Substitute specific values for x and a into both the original expression and your answer. If they give the same result, your simplification is correct! ✓
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