1−(1/2−2/3)=
(A) 6/5
(B) 7/6
(C) 6/7
(D) 5/6
(E) 0
OA: B
Could anyone please, share the solution to this problem. Thank you.
OG2015 PS 1−(1/2−2/3)
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1 − (1/2 − 2/3) = 1 − (3/6 − 4/6)lionsshare wrote:1 − (1/2 − 2/3) =
(A) 6/5
(B) 7/6
(C) 6/7
(D) 5/6
(E) 0
= 1 − (−1/6)
= 1 + 1/6
= 7/6
Answer: B
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We can simplify the given equation:lionsshare wrote:1−(1/2−2/3)=
(A) 6/5
(B) 7/6
(C) 6/7
(D) 5/6
(E) 0
1 - (3/6 - 4/6) = 1 - (-1/6) = 1 + 1/6 = 7/6
Answer: B
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