Question

a. -8 3/8 + 6 1/4
b. 4.2 -(-2.6)
c. 2 1.2 - 3(-5 + 7.25) + 5

I don't want the answers, I just want to know how to find the answers. Any help is appreciated and will earn you a fan as I need help urgently.

Answer 1

a. -8 3/8 + 6 1/4

find the common denominator for the 2nd part ill give you a hint it'll become 6 2/8

Answer 2

then its just basic addition for that one

Answer 3

4.2 -(-2.6)

hint:double negatives=positive

Answer 4

2 1.2 - 3(-5 + 7.25) + 5

solve first part and parenthesis, to multiply together, then lastly add 5, as is the order of operations

Answer 5

Thanks.

Answer 6

np. but you get what im saying, though, right? if you have questions, ask.

Answer 7

normally i give answers but you didn't want them

Answer 8

Yeah I get it, I have the answers already. a is -2 1/8, b is 6/8, and c is 3/4. is that correct?

Answer 9

b. 4.2 -(-2.6) if those are decimals it'll be 6.8

Answer 10

oops, that's what I meant to say, typo.

Answer 11

quick elaboration c. 2 1.2 - 3(-5 + 7.25) + 5 is that 21.2 on the front?

Answer 12

no, it's 2 and 1/2

Answer 13

lol wth. my bad dude. your right. I need to get some sleep. i did the order wrong. it's 3/4.

Answer 14

it's cool dude thanks again for your help