SOLUTION: I need to simplify the following: 1-4|9-4|-4(-5+1)

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Question 525483: I need to simplify the following: 1-4|9-4|-4(-5+1)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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1-4|9-4|-4(-5+1)


1-4|5|-4(-4)


1-4(5)-4(-4)


1-20+16


-3


So 1-4|9-4|-4(-5+1) = -3