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-7/8 + (-1/2) help me

User Deepank
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2 Answers

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Answer:

-1.375 or -1 3/8

Explanation:

This is the answer because:

1) -7/8 + (-1/2)

2) 7/8 - (-1/2)

3) 7/8 + 1/2 = 1.375 or 1 3/8

4) 1 3/8 = -1 3/8

In order to do this, you need to know that:

negative x negative = positive

negative x positive = negative

positive x negative = negative

positive x positive = positive

Next, just multiply the signs left to right. Finally, just look at the larger number and put the sign of the larger number.

Hope this helps! :D

User Choco Smith
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4 votes

Answer:

-11/8

Step by step answer:

-7/8 + (-1/2) = -7/8 - 1/2

-7/8 - 4/8 = -11/8

User Bergin
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