SOLUTION: What is the largest possible value of the expression n/3 - 3/n where n is an integer from 2 to 10 inclusive? Show work.

Question 474655: What is the largest possible value of the expression n/3 - 3/n where n is an integer from 2 to 10 inclusive? Show work.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is the largest possible value of the expression n/3 - 3/n where n is an integer from 2 to 10 inclusive? Show work.
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Large number in a numerator makes the fraction large.
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Large number in a denominator makes the fraction small.
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Ans: 10/3 - 3/10 = (100-9)/30 = 91/30
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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