SOLUTION: Directions-- Simplify. -1/2 - 2/3 -6.2 + 4.6 (-5)(7)(-3) (-3)(-4) 56a - (-8) I would just like to know the steps to solve these problems. I have totally for

Algebra ->  Expressions-with-variables -> SOLUTION: Directions-- Simplify. -1/2 - 2/3 -6.2 + 4.6 (-5)(7)(-3) (-3)(-4) 56a - (-8) I would just like to know the steps to solve these problems. I have totally for      Log On


   

Question 7283: Directions--
Simplify.
-1/2 - 2/3
-6.2 + 4.6
(-5)(7)(-3)
(-3)(-4)
56a - (-8)

I would just like to know the steps to solve these problems.
I have totally forgotten how to do it... if you can help I'd appreciate it! Thanks!
Answer by bonster(299) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
#1) -1/2 - 2/3
-1%2F2-2%2F3 Look for the LCD, which is 6
%28-1%2F2%29%283%2F3%29-%282%2F3%29%282%2F2%29
-3%2F6-4%2F6
=-7%2F6
=-11%2F6


#2) -6.2 + 4.6
=1.6



#3) (-5)(7)(-3)
(-35)(-3)
=105


#4) (-3)(-4)
=12


#5) 56a - (-8)
=56a+8