SOLUTION: I Am studying for the College Plaement test And I can't figure out this problem. -2/3(2/3 - 1/2(3/4-1/2)) Please show me how to do this.

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Question 18600: I Am studying for the College Plaement test And I can't figure out this problem.
-2/3(2/3 - 1/2(3/4-1/2))
Please show me how to do this.

Answer by Earlsdon(6294)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Try this:
Start with the inner-most parentheses.
Subtract:
Multiply:
Subtract: =
Finally, perform the indicated multiplication:
Simplify.
...and there you have it!

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