Question

When a number is subtracted from -3 2/3 , the result is -2 1/6. What is the number?

A.5 5/6
B. 1 1/2
C. - 1 !/2
D. -5 5/6

Answer 1

C. - 1 ½

Explanation:

-3⅔ - x = - 2⅙

x = -3⅔ + 2⅙

x = -11/3 + 13/6

x = -22/6 + 13/6

x = -9/6

x = -1 ½

Answer 2

D.
`-5 (5)/(6)`

Explanation:

Add the values:

`-3(2)/(3)+\left(-2\right)(1)/(6)`

`=-(11)/(3)+\left(-2\right)(1)/(6)`

`=-(11)/(3)-(1)/(3)`

`-5 (5)/(6)`