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write an equivalent expression by distributing the \−\ sign outside the parentheses:
$-(4m - 0.2n - 5.5)$
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Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the negative sign

Multiply each term inside the parentheses by $-1$:
$-1 \times 4m + (-1) \times (-0.2n) + (-1) \times (-5.5)$

Step2: Calculate each product

Simplify each multiplication operation:
$-4m + 0.2n + 5.5$

Answer:

$-4m + 0.2n + 5.5$