Question

Evaluate x + y when x = 1/3 and y = -7/4. Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

a. -23/12
b. 13/12
c. -11/4
d. 5/12

Answer 1

The value of x + y when x = 1/3 and y = -7/4 is -17/12.

Step-by-step explanation:

To evaluate x+y when x = 1/3 and y = -7/4, we simply substitute the given values into the expression.

x + y = (1/3) + (-7/4) = (4/12) + (-21/12) = (4 - 21) / 12 = -17/12

So, the answer is -17/12.