Question

Simplify: A. B. C. D.

Answer 1

A) 3 3/4
B) 5 1/4
C) 1 3/8
D) 2 3/8
Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

The absolute value function always gives a positive result, that is

| - a | = | a | = a

Given

$\frac{|-12-3|}{4}$ - $\frac{|23-42|}{8}$

= $\frac{|-15|}{4}$ - $\frac{|-19|}{8}$

= $\frac{15}{4}$ - $\frac{19}{8}$

= $\frac{15(2)}{4(2)}$ - $\frac{19}{8}$

= $\frac{30}{8}$ - $\frac{19}{8}$

= $\frac{30-19}{8}$

= $\frac{11}{8}$ → C