SOLUTION: I am helping a friend with Algebra. After 20 years, she has returned to school. she is stumped by this question that her ACC professor has given them: 9 2/9 - x for x = 6 2/3 I

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Question 447967: I am helping a friend with Algebra. After 20 years, she has returned to school. she is stumped by this question that her ACC professor has given them:
9 2/9 - x for x = 6 2/3
It's been even longer since I've taken Algebra. Thanks for your assistance.

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
--> 9 2/9 - 6 2/3
= 83/9 - 20/3
= 83/9 - 60/9
= 23/9
= 2 5/9
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Avoid mixed numbers, if possible.

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