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2/3 (-7) + 2/3 (-5) how do I solve this problem

User Petter T
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Answer:

-8

Explanation:

Because of PEMDAS, you multiply first, so you do 2/3 by -7 (-14/3) and 2/3 by -5 (-10/3)

Then, you add the improper fractions together.

-14/3 plus -10/3 equals -24/3

-24 divided by 3 equals -8


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