Algebra 1

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133500403
ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 2 - Solving Equations - Get Ready - Page 77: 9

Answer

$-\frac{9}{20}$

Work Step by Step

In order to add or subtract fractions, we start by making a common denominator (bottom of the fraction). Thus, we multiply 3/4 by 5/5 and 3/10 by 2/2 to obtain: $\frac{6}{20}-$($\frac{15}{20}$)=-$\frac{9}{20}$.
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