Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Algebraic Expressions - 1.6 Subtraction of Real Numbers - 1.6 Exercise Set - Page 49: 96

Answer

$-\frac{7}{9}$

Work Step by Step

$\frac{-2}{9}-\frac{5}{9}=\frac{-2}{9}+(-\frac{5}{9})=\frac{-2+(-5)}{9}=\frac{-7}{9}=-\frac{7}{9}$
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