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1b. $1/6​−1/3​

Lin said the value of this expression is $1/6​. Is she correct? Explain or show your reasoning to prove your answer
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She is incorrect since she cannot subtract those two fractions without changing the denominator
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Answer:

She is incorect because you can't subtract a number from a number and not have the first number change (unless you are subtracting 0) the is really -1/6.

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