Evaluate using the order of operations ( 8/9 - 1/3) x 2/3
Answer: 10/27 .
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Explanation:
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Given: (8/9 − 1/3) 2/3 = ?
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Convert "1/3" to "3/9" ; {1/3 = x/9 ; Solve for x; 1/3 = (13) / (33) = 3/9 ;
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Rewrite as: (8/9 − 3/9) 2/3 =
(5/9) (2/3) = (52) / (9*3) = 10/27 .
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