The correct answer is the 2nd choice because -1/6 is closer to 0 and the surface of the pool would be considered 0. -4/6 is farther away from 0 so it is less.
Answer:
- 5/7 - (3/14 + 3/14) = 2/7
See the steps of solution:
- 5/7 - (3/14 + 3/14) = Solve parenthesis first
- 5/7 - (3 + 3)/14 = Add fractions with same denominator
- 5/7 - 6/14 = Simplify
- 5/7 - 3/7 = Subtract fractions with same denominator
- (5 - 3)/7 = Simplify
- 2/7 Answer
Answer: 15
a=5, b=3
3a= 3x5= 15
