Question

which expression does not belong with the other three? Explain your reasoning. -5/8 - 3/4 | -3/4 + 5/8 | - 5/8 + (- 3/4) | -3/4 - 5/8|

Answer 1

Answer: -3/4 + 5/8 does not belong

Explanation:

Answer 2

-3/4 + 5/8 does not belong.

Explanation:

Given expressions:

-5/8 - 3/4

-3/4 + 5/8

- 5/8 + (- 3/4)

-3/4 - 5/8

The second one does not belong.

Why?

The second expression has a sum of -0.125 while others all equal to -1.375.