Question

Combine like terms.

1/2 x - 1/8 x

A. 3/8 x

B. -1/16 x

C. 1/8 x

D. -1/8x

Answer 1

A. 3/8x. This is because 1/2 (0.5) - 1/8 (0.125) is 0.375. And 0.375 as a fraction simplified is 3/8