Question

Select all the expressions that are equivalent to

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4-1/2-1

Answer 1

First simplify: 4 − 1/2 − 1 = (4 − 1) − 1/2 = 3 − 1/2 = 5/2.

Equivalent expressions include:
- 5/2
- 2 1/2 (mixed number)
- 2.5
- 2 + 1/2
- 10/4, 20/8, etc. (other equal fractions)

Any expression equal to 5/2 is equivalent.