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Question 305596: I am having trouble with this problem...We are trying to evaluate the variable expression
- 2/3 *3 - 1/5 (4*3- -2*-1).
So it is neg. two-thirds times three minus one-fifth, times four, times three minus neg two times neg one.
I am all over the place with different tries... Please help!
Thanks
Angie

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
- 2/3 *3 - 1/5 (4*3- -2*-1).
-2-1/5(12+2) I'll assume there should only be one - sign.
-2-1/5*14
-2-14/5
(-2*5-14)/5
(-10-14)/5
-24/5
-4.8 ans.