Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Algebraic Expressions - 1.5 Addition of Real Numbers - 1.5 Exercise Set - Page 42: 55

Answer

$\frac{2}{9}$

Work Step by Step

To add two numbers with different signs, we subtract their absolute values ($\frac{2}{3} - \frac{4}{9} = \frac{6}{9} - \frac{4}{9} = \frac{2}{9}$) and take the sign of the larger absolute value, which is positive.
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