What operation must be done to both sides of the equation to solve p plus negative three and seven-ninths equals five-sixths?

Subtract three and seven-ninths

Subtract five-sixths

Add three and seven-ninths

Add five-sixths

Question

What operation must be done to both sides of the equation to solve p plus negative three and seven-ninths equals five-sixths?

 Subtract three and seven-ninths

 Subtract five-sixths

 Add three and seven-ninths

 Add five-sixths

phi · Answer

p + -3 7/9 = 5/9

I would add the amount so that it "cancels"  or balances the - 3 7/9

anonymous · Answer

@phi Thank you I now understand!