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 6 - Rational Expressions and Equations - 6.4 Addition and Subtraction with Unlike Denominators - 6.4 Exercise Set - Page 401: 83

Answer

6

Work Step by Step

In order to solve this problem, we follow order of operations. (Recall, we use the abbreviation PEDMAS to indicate the correct order.) Doing this, we find: $$ 3-12\div \left(-4\right)\\ 3-\left(-3\right) \\ 6$$
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