Question

−9 1/2 + 8
What would the answer be

Answer 1

-1 1/2

Explanation:

turn the fraction into a decimal 1/2 = 0.50

so, -9.50 + 8.00 you would subtract because in this case the negative is bigger than the positive so your answer will be negative.

-9.50

+ 8.00 = -1.50 convert .50 back into a fraction and your answer is -1 1/2.

Answer 2

-1 1/2

Explanation: