Question

What is the solution to this addition sentence? 3/4 + (-1/2) = _____
A. -5/4
B. -1/4
C. 1/4
D. 5/4

Answer 1

$\text{Remove parentheses}\\\frac{3}{4} - \frac{1}{2} \\\text{Simplify}\\\frac{1}{4} \checkmark$

Answer 2

Answer:

C. ¼

Step-by-step explanation:

¾ + (-½)

Negative multiplies Positive to give Negative

¾ - ½ =

¾ - ²/4 = ¼