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

Answer 1

p + -3 7/9 = 5/9

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

Answer 2

@phi Thank you I now understand!