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Evaluate. $x+\left(-\frac{5}{6}\right)$ when (a) $x=\frac{1}{3}$ (b) $x=-\frac{1}{6}$

   Evaluate.
$x+\left(-\frac{5}{6}\right)$ when
(a) $x=\frac{1}{3}$
(b) $x=-\frac{1}{6}$

Elementary Algebra

Elementary Algebra

Lynn Marecek 2nd Edition

Chapter 1, Problem 517

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07/15/2021

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For part (a), we substitute $x=\frac{1}{3}$, so the expression becomes $\frac{1}{3}+\left(-\frac{5}{6}\right)$. Show more…

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