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 - Connecting: The Concepts - Exercises - Page 57: 5

Answer

-1

Work Step by Step

$\frac{3}{5}-\frac{8}{5}=\frac{3-8}{5}=\frac{3+(-8)}{5}=\frac{-5}{5}=-\frac{5}{5}=-\frac{5\div5}{5\div5}=-1$
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