Question

What is the solution to this addition sentence? 3/4 + (-1/2) = _____

A. -5/4
B. -1/4
C. 1/4
D. 5/4

Answer 1

C. ¼

Explanation:

¾ + (-½)

Negative multiplies Positive to give Negative

¾ - ½ =

¾ - ²/4 = ¼

Answer 2

`\text{Remove parentheses}\\(3)/(4) - (1)/(2) \\\text{Simplify}\\(1)/(4) \checkmark`