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

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Maverick Waters

6 March, 02:09

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

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

Step-by-step 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

Which Expression Is Equivalent to 1/6 - 3/8 + 1/2a) 1/6 - (-3/8) + 1/2b) 1/6 - (-3/8) + (-1/2)c) 1/6 + (-3/8) + (-1/2)d) 1/6 + (-3/8) + 1/2

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