I actually posted this a while ago and it got answerd by a smart person so here's what I understood
the error is that it assumes that √(x²)=x
because if x is negative, it becomes positive
that's how the 2nd line is wrong
the 2nd line is the first wrong step
it goes from 4-9/2+9/2
so it goes from 4-4.5+4.5
notice the part under the parenthsees
√((4-4.5)²)
if we evaluate 4-4.5, we get -0.5
but by squaring it we get 0.5
-0.5+4.5=4, yes
but when we square it we get
0.5+4.5=5, that is how it works
35:50 simplified is 7:10 because 5 goes into 35 7 times and 5 goes into 50 10 times.
Answer:
B
Step-by-step explanation:
3 1/4 = 3.25
-2 2/3 = -2.6667
3.25 + (- 2.6667)
= 3.25 - 2.6667
= ~0.58
therefore best estimate is 0
Answer:5/10
Step-by-step explanation:
1/2 x 5 = 5/10
