Question

Which expressions are equal to -5/8 - (-1/8-1/2)

Answer 1

-5/8 - (1/8 - 1/2) Parentheses first in order of operations

-5/8 - (1/8 - 4/8 = -3/8)

-5/8 - (-3/8) Two negatives make a positive; two minuses make a plus

-5/8 + 3/8 = -2/8 = -1/4