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-2 + 1 2/3

 Dec 18, 2014

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Think of it like this

-2 + 1 2/3

=-2 + 1 +2/3

[ -2+1=-1     Start at -2 on the number line and go 1 unit in the positive direction that'll put you at -1 ]

=-1+2/3        Start at -1 on the number line and go 2/3 unit in the positive direction that'll put you at -1/3 ]

= -1/3

 Dec 18, 2014
 #1
avatar+118723 
+5
Best Answer

Think of it like this

-2 + 1 2/3

=-2 + 1 +2/3

[ -2+1=-1     Start at -2 on the number line and go 1 unit in the positive direction that'll put you at -1 ]

=-1+2/3        Start at -1 on the number line and go 2/3 unit in the positive direction that'll put you at -1/3 ]

= -1/3

Melody Dec 18, 2014

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