Question

Please help me this is 7th grade math problem!!

Simplify: Negative three and one-half minus negative twelve and one-fourth.(5 points)
A) -15 3/4
B) 8 3/4
C) -8 3/4
D) 15 3/4

Answer 1

Choice B: 8 3/4

Explanation:

We can rewrite the words into a mathematical expression:

-3 1/2 - (-12 1/4)

Therefore, it simplifies to -3 1/2 + 12 1/4, which is 8 3/4.