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Solve the equation.

-5 - 2 3/7 =

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Answer:

-7 3/7

Explanation:

-5 -2 3/7

Factor out the negative sign

-(5 + 2 3/7)

Write as a sum

-(5 + 2 + 3/7)

Calculate

-(7 + 3/7)

Write as a mixed number

-7 3/7

Hope this helps :)

User NeuronQ
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Answer:

-52/7 or 7 3/7

Explanation:

-5 is also -35/7

2 3/7 is also 17/7

-35/7-17/7 = -52/7

-52/7 = 7 3/7

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