SOLUTION: evaluate each expression. This is the problem I need help with: ((( 5(a - b) for a= -1/2 and b= -2/3)))

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Question 157839: evaluate each expression.
This is the problem I need help with: ((( 5(a - b) for a= -1/2 and b= -2/3)))

Answer by edjones(8007)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5(a-b)
=5a-5b
=-5/2 - (-10/3)
=-5/2 + 10/3
=-15/6 + 20/6
=5/6
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Ed

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