Question

2/3 x (-7) + 2/3 x (-5)
(a) -8
(b) -6
(c) -12 2/3
(d) 12 2/3

Answer 1

(a) -8

Explanation:

`(2)/(3) * ( - 7) + (2)/(3) * ( - 5)`

`- (2)/(3) * 7 + (2)/(3) * ( - 5)`

`- (14)/(3) + (2)/(3) * ( - 5)`

`( - 14)/(3) - (2)/(3) * 5`

`- (14)/(3) - (10)/(3)`

`= - 8`

Answer 2

I think it's B

Step-by-step explanation: I hope that helps