Question

Rewrite the expression as an equivalent expression with fewer terms: 31-4-(5r+7​

Answer 1

Answer:

$Expression: 20-5r$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

$Expression: 31-4-(5r+7)$

Required

Rewrite with fewer terms

$Expression: 31-4-(5r+7)$

Open Bracket

$Expression: 31-4-5r-7$

Collect Like Terms

$Expression: 31-4-7-5r$

$Expression: 20-5r$

Hence, the equivalent is 20 - 5r