Question

Evaluate −x+| y | when x=1/3 and y=−7/4. Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

Answer 1

Answer: = $\frac{17}{12}\quad \left(\mathrm{Decimal:\quad }\:1.41666\dots \right)$

Step-by-step explanation:

$-\frac{1}{3}+\left|-\frac{7}{4}\right|$

$=-\frac{1}{3}+\frac{7}{4}$

$=\frac{17}{12}$