SOLUTION: {{{-3^3-(-3/2)^3-(1/3)^2}}}= The -3/2 is written as -1 and a 1/2 in the problem. The answer is -23 and 53/72 but I get -24 and 19/72.

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The -3/2 is written as -1 and a 1/2 in the problem.
The answer is -23 and 53/72 but I get -24 and 19/72.
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The -3/2 is written as -1 and a 1/2 in the problem.
The answer is -23 and 53/72 but I get -24 and 19/72.
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What?

Starting with the expression shown,

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Answer by MathTherapy(10552)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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The -3/2 is written as -1 and a 1/2 in the problem.
The answer is -23 and 53/72 but I get -24 and 19/72.
Why am I not surprised that this DUDE is wrong? Because he always is! Never, ever think of getting a correct answer when this person tries to help!

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 ------ Getting rid of exponents

 ------------ Getting rid of parentheses		

 ----- Multiplying each fraction by LCD, 72

 <===== This is the CORRECT answer, and the one you acknowledge as being CORRECT

Don't even look at that dude's attempt. 

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