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To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:
Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: Simplify the fractions:
The first fraction is , and the second fraction is after simplifying to . Thus, the fractions are and .
Step 2: Substitute into the expression:
We substitute back into the expression:
.
This becomes:
by converting division to multiplication by reciprocals.
Step 3: Simplify further:
Simplify to (since ) and to .
Now the expression inside the brackets becomes .
Combine with the outer term:
.
Thus, the expression simplifies to:
after converting to .
Therefore, the solution to the problem is .
\( 100-(5+55)= \)
Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal! Think of it this way: if you have 8÷(1/2), you're asking 'how many halves fit in 8?' The answer is 16, which equals 8×2.
The expression means . Mixed numbers in algebra are often written as improper fractions for easier calculation.
Treat xy as a single variable - like calling it 'z'. So xy-12xy becomes z-12z = -11z. Then substitute xy back to get -11xy!
These are completely different terms that cannot be combined! One has xy in the numerator, the other has xy in the denominator - they're like apples and oranges.
Work backwards! Take your answer and see if adding back gives you the original xy ✓
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