Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 1 - Section 1.6 - Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers - Exercise Set - Page 62: 99

Answer

$\frac{3}{2}$

Work Step by Step

Using order of operations, first solve numerator and denominator separately, then simplify the fraction. $\frac{|5 - 9| + |10 - 15|}{|2(-3)|} = \frac{|-4| + |-5|}{|-6|} = \frac{4 + 5}{6} = \frac{9}{6} = \frac{3}{2}$
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