Question

Evaluate: -8/9 + 4/9 - 2/9

A. -14/9
B. -2/3
C. 10/9
D. -1/3

Answer 1

The answer to the equation is B,
`-(2)/(3)`

First, you must add the the fractions. You add the numerator because all three fractions have like denominators.

`-(8)/(9) +(4)/(9) -(2)/(9)=(6)/(9)`

Then, you must simplify
`-(6)/(9)`

`-(6)/(9) =-(2)/(3)`

The answer to the equation is
`-(2)/(3)`

Answer 2

-2/3

Explanation:

Add the first two then subtract