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  • 19-04-2018
  • Mathematics
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-5 3/4 - 3 1/2 =?

A -2 1/4
B 2 1/4
C -9 1/4
D -8 2/3

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ktreyb
ktreyb ktreyb
  • 19-04-2018
- 3 1/2 can be rewritten as - 3 2/4

New equation will make it easier to combine like terms:

- 5 3/4 - 3 2/4

- 5 - 3 = - 8 

3/4 + 2/4 = 5/4 

You now have - 8 5/4. Simplify to get - 9 1/4. 

Your answer is option C. 
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