Substitute x value: Substitute the value of x into the expression.We are given x=54, so we will replace x in the expression with 54.Expression: −52−54+(−109)
Combine fractions: Combine the fractions with a common denominator.The fractions −52 and −54 already have a common denominator of 5, so we can combine them directly. The fraction−109 has a different denominator, so we will need to find a common denominator for all fractions.Common denominator for 5 and 10 is 10.
Convert to common denominator: Convert the fractions to have the common denominator.−52 becomes −104 when we multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 2.−54 becomes −108 when we multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 2.Now we have: −104 - 108 + −109
Add fractions: Add the fractions together.Now that all fractions have the same denominator, we can add their numerators.−104−108−109=−104+8+9Calculate the sum of the numerators: 4+8+9=21So, we have: −1021
Simplify expression: Simplify the expression.The negative sign in front of the fraction means we are taking the negative of the entire fraction.Therefore, the simplified expression is: −1021
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