Question

Solve. -1/2 + (3/4 x 4/9) =

A. 1/9

B. -1/5

C. 5/6

D -1/6

Answer 1

D, -1/6

Explanation:

-1/2+(3/4*4/9)

Multiply equation inside the parentheses

3/4*4/9=12/36=1/3

Substitute 1/3 into original equation

-1/2+1/3=1/3-1/2

Make denominators the same

2/6-3/6

Simplify

-1/6, D