Which of the following is the best step to make first when simplifying the expression 0.6 - 1/3
A.
Subtract the numbers.
B.
Divide 6 by 3.
C.
Write 0.6 as a fraction.
D.
WRITE1/3 AS 0.3

Question

Which of the following is the best step to make first when simplifying the expression 0.6 - 1/3
A.
Subtract the numbers.
B.
Divide 6 by 3.
C.
Write 0.6 as a fraction.
D.
WRITE1/3 AS 0.3

e.mccormick · Answer

OK.  What part of this is giving you trouble?

anonymous · Answer

IM TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHICH IS THE BEST STEP TO MAKE FIRST

e.mccormick · Answer

With these, there are a few good question to ask yourself.  For example, "Is this a valid step?"  and "Can this be done first?"  

Take "Subtract the numbers."  Is it valid?  Well, you can do subtraction so sort of.  However, the things are not in a form where subtraction just happens... which means that it can't be done first.

Now try that on the others.