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Simplify the expression. − 40 11 − 3


A.
− 40 8


B.
− 20 61 11 − 20 61 3


C.
− 5 11 −5 3

User John McGehee
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2 Answers

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14 votes

Answer:

Explanation:

Simplify the expression.

Exact Form:

73

11

Decimal Form:

6.

¯¯¯¯

63

Mixed Number Form:

6

7

11

40

11

3

Move the negative in front of the fraction.

40

11

3

To write

3

as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by

11

11

.

40

11

3

11

11

Combine

3

and

11

11

.

40

11

+

3

11

11

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

40

3

11

11

Simplify the numerator.

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73

11

Move the negative in front of the fraction.

73

11

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

73

11

Decimal Form:

6.

¯¯¯¯

63

Mixed Number Form:

6

7

11

User Regis Frey
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I’m pretty sure the answer is A
User Kazuhiro
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