Math Problem Statement
Evaluate the expression. – 1– – 1 4 – 3 5 ÷ 1 5 Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.
Solution
To evaluate the given expression, let's first rewrite it clearly:
We will solve this step-by-step.
Step 1: Evaluate inside the parentheses
First, simplify :
Step 2: Substitute and simplify the division
The expression now becomes:
To simplify the division part , multiply by the reciprocal of :
Step 3: Substitute back into the expression
Now the expression is:
Step 4: Combine terms
To combine and , express as a fraction with a denominator of 4:
Now add and :
Final Answer
The expression evaluates to:
This can be written as a mixed number:
So, the answer is or .
Would you like more details on any part of the solution, or do you have any other questions?
Here are five related questions for further practice:
- Evaluate: .
- Simplify: .
- Find the value of: .
- What is as an improper fraction?
- Calculate: .
Tip: When dividing fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor to simplify the operation.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Arithmetic
Fractions
Order of Operations
Formulas
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8