This is equal to:
When you add a negative number, it turns into subtraction.
First, I would change it to mixed numbers:
Now, you need to change the denominators to make sure they are the same on both fractions. I changed the first fraction's denominator to 4 so they match. You can do this by multiplying the numerator by 2:
Now, you simply subtract:
10-9=1
1/4 is your answer.
I hope this helps :)
She has $18.50 so she needs $39.50.
6.50×3= 19.50
18.50+19.50= 38
5.25×4=21
38+21=59
Maya would have enough money to go on the trip.
Answer:
- 15 - 7 (Parentheses)
- 3² (Exponents)
- 8 × 2 (Multiplication)
- 40 ÷ 8 (Division)
- 5 + 9 (Addition starting from the leftmost)
- 14 + 16 (Addition after the first addition operation)
Concept:
When encountering questions that ask for simplifying expressions through operation, following the PEMDAS method would be easier:
- <u>P</u>arentheses
- <u>E</u>xponents
- <u>M</u>ultiplication
- <u>D</u>ivision
- <u>A</u>ddition
- <u>S</u>ubtraction
Therefore, the whole process of simplifying the given expression should follow the PEMDAS method. <u>For extra</u>, whenever there are two occurences of the same operation, then prioritize the leftmost and go right.
Hope this helps!! :)
Please let me know if you have any questions or need further explanation