Question

Evaluate the expression when y = 3 and z = -1/5.

1/2z - 2/3y = ?

Thanks, if you help!
(7th grade ‘algebra’)

Answer 1

Answer:

-9/10

Step-by-step explanation:

Plug In: y = 3 z = -1/5

1/2z - 2/3y

Multiply:

1/2(-1/5) - 2/3(3)

Solve:

-1/10 - 2 = -.1 - 2 = -.9 = -9/10