Question

Which Expression Is Equivalent to 1/6 - 3/8 + 1/2

a) 1/6 -(-3/8) + 1/2
b) 1/6 - (-3/8) + (-1/2)
c) 1/6 + (-3/8) + (-1/2)
d) 1/6 + (-3/8) + 1/2

Answer 1

d) 1/6 + (-3/8) + 1/2

Explanation:

For equivalence, the sign of each term must match the original. Here's how the answer choices stack up:

a) wrong sign for -3/8

b) wrong sign for -3/8 and for 1/2

c) wrong sign for 1/2

d) correct choice