Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Basic Algebra - 9.2 Adding and Subtracting Signed Numbers - 9.2 Exercises - Page 639: 66

Answer

$$ -\frac{7}{30} $$

Work Step by Step

We know that two negatives is the same as a positive. Thus, the problem simplifies as follows: $$ = -\frac{8}{15} -(-\frac{3}{10} ) \\ = -\frac{8}{15} +\frac{3}{10} \\ -\frac{16}{30} + \frac{9}{30} \\ = -\frac{7}{30} $$
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