The table shows the change in the water level (in centimeters) of a reservoir for three months. Find the total change in the water level for the three-month period. Write your answer as a fraction or mixed number in simplest form.
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Answer:
[tex]-\frac{65}{28}[/tex] or [tex]-2\frac{9}{28}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Add all fractions:
[tex]-1\frac{3}{4}[/tex] + [tex]-\frac{1}{28}[/tex] + [tex]-\frac{15}{28}[/tex] = [tex]-\frac{65}{28}[/tex]
Simplify if needed:
[tex]-\frac{65}{28}[/tex] = [tex]-2\frac{9}{28}[/tex]