B, D, and E
The absolute value of -37 is 37.
The absolute value of 37 is also 37.
When you distribute the negative in the parenthesis the -37 becomes positive.
9 5/6 - 2 1/3 is 7 1/2.
You could get this answer by finding the same denominator of the fractions. The LCM of both is 6. Multiply the 1 of the second fraction 2 times because you had to multiply the denominator 2 times to get to 6.
You should have 2 2/6.
Now get 9 5/6 - 2 2/6.
The answer is 7 3/6, simplifies into 7 1/2.
9 5/6 - 2 1/3 is 7 1/2.
