Question

If x = 1/3 and y = 3/4 , evaluate the following expression: 8 x − 3 y

Answer 1

Answer:

5/12 or 0.416667

Step-by-step explanation:

Plug in the values for x and y.

8(1/3) - 3(3/4)

Evaluate.

8/3 - 9/4

32/12 - 27/12

= 5/12