Question

Simplify negative 4 and 1 over 4 − negative 9 and 1 over 2.

These are the answers they have
negative 13 and 1 over 3
negative 5 and 1 over 4
13 and 1 over 3
5 and 1 over 4

Answer 1

This is exam 1.10 right will any way the answer is

• D:
  `5(1)/(4)`

Answer 2

-4 1/4 - (-9 1/2) = -4 1/4 + 9 1/2 = (9 - 4) + (1/2 - 1/4) = 5 1/4

In your terms, the 4th selection is the one you want.

... 5 and 1 over 4