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

−x+| y |=

User Thmsnhl
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Answer: =
(17)/(12)\quad \left(\mathrm{Decimal:\quad }\:1.41666\dots \right)

Explanation:


-(1)/(3)+\left|-(7)/(4)\right|


=-(1)/(3)+(7)/(4)


=(17)/(12)

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