College Algebra (11th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321671791
ISBN 13: 978-0-32167-179-0

Chapter R - Section R.2 - Real Numbers and Their Properties - R.2 Exercises - Page 17: 39

Answer

-23/20

Work Step by Step

Substitute values for p, q, and r into equation. 3(8)/(-10) - 5/(-4) Multiply and simplify. 24/(-10) + 5/4 -12/5 + 5/4 Change each fraction to their least common denominator (20). -48/20 + 25/20 Add the numerators of the fractions. -23/20
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