The problem asks us to write an expression for the following sequence of operations: subtract 5 from 10, then subtract 4 from the result. We are asked not to simplify the expression.

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2025/5/29

1. Problem Description

The problem asks us to write an expression for the following sequence of operations: subtract 5 from 10, then subtract 4 from the result. We are asked not to simplify the expression.

2. Solution Steps

The first operation is to subtract 5 from 10, which can be written as 10510 - 5.
The second operation is to subtract 4 from the result of the first operation. Since the first operation is 10510 - 5, we need to subtract 4 from this entire quantity. This can be written as (105)4(10 - 5) - 4.
Since we do not need to simplify, the final expression is (105)4(10-5)-4.

3. Final Answer

(10-5)-4

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