Question

Simplify the expression.
Could you also show me all the steps?
The image will be below. Thank you! :)

Answer 1

subtract the top exponent by the bottom exponent

Answer 2

so 2 - -2 and 3 - -4?

Answer 3

wait that's wrong.

Answer 4

2/3 - 1/2?

Answer 5

ye

Answer 6

Alrighty.

Answer 7

2 - 1 = 1.
3 - 2 = 1.
So x is 1.
y =
-1/4 - -1/2
-1 - -1 = 0
-4 - -2 = -2

Answer 8

Am I doing alright? @petewe

Answer 9

no. review how to add/subtract fractions