which expression is equal to -3 2/3?

A-3 + 2/3 B. -3 - 2/3

C3 - 2/3 D. 3 + 2/3

Verified Answer :

B is the correct answer.

Answer:  [B]:  " -3 − ⅔ ".
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Explanation:
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   -3
⅔  =   -3 + (-⅔) ;  
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→  "Adding a negative" is the same as "subtracting a positive" ;

  
→    So,  -3  ⅔=   -3 + (-⅔)  = -3 − (⅔)
                     
                                           =  - 3  − ⅔ ; which corresponds to:
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                                                Answer choice: [B].
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