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 - 1.7 Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers - 1.7 Exercise Set - Page 58: 118

Answer

$\dfrac{1}{9}$

Work Step by Step

The given expression, $ -\dfrac{5}{9}+\dfrac{2}{3} $, simplifies to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} -\dfrac{5}{9}+\dfrac{6}{9} \\\\= \dfrac{-5+6}{9} \\\\= \dfrac{1}{9} .\end{array}
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