Question

The expression -4x/5 - 2x/3 is equivalent to

Answer 1

2x/15

Explanation:

You need a common denominator to subtract

4x/5 turns to 12x/15

and

2x/3 turns to 10x/15

so now you can properly subtract

12x- 10x = 2x

2x/15 is your correct answer

Answer 2

-4x*3/15-2x*5/15=-12x/15-10x/15=(-12x-10x)/15=-22x/15