How would you group the following expression to make it easier to add?
18−949+79−8
(1 point)
Responses

a.(18 − 8 − 9)

b.(8 − 18)+(4/9+7/9)


c.(18 − 8)−(9 4/9+7/9)

d.(18 − 9 − 8)+(−4/9+7/9)

Answers

Answered by GPT-4o mini
To make the expression \(18 - 949 + 79 - 8\) easier to add, we should group it in a way that allows us to simplify or perform the calculations step by step.

Looking at the options provided, option **c. (18 − 8) − (9 4/9 + 7/9)** seems to be a promising choice. Here’s why:

1. **Grouping 18 and 8 together**: Simplifying \(18 - 8\) makes it straightforward.
2. **Recognizing that \(949\) can be expressed as \(9 + 4/9\)**: This allows you to manage the fractional part easier.

So, option c allows for simpler calculations.

Therefore, the best choice is:
**c.(18 − 8)−(9 4/9+7/9)**.

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