Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 1 - Section 1.6 - Subtraction of Real Numbers - Exercise Set - Page 71: 38

Answer

$\frac{3}{10}$

Work Step by Step

$\frac{2}{5}$ - $\frac{1}{10}$ Step 1: Change the subtraction sign to addition and replace $\frac{1}{10}$ to its opposite $\frac{2}{5}$ + (-$\frac{1}{10}$) Step 2: Add two fractions $\frac{4}{10}$ + (-$\frac{1}{10}$) = $\frac{3}{10}$
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