Question

What is 17 4/9 + 5/9 − 8 − 10
?(1 point)
Responses

−7
negative 7

−1
negative 1

0
0

20
20

Answer 1

Let's solve the expression \( 17 \frac{4}{9} + \frac{5}{9} - 8 - 10 \).

First, convert the mixed number \( 17 \frac{4}{9} \) to an improper fraction:

\[
17 \frac{4}{9} = 17 + \frac{4}{9} = \frac{17 \times 9 + 4}{9} = \frac{153 + 4}{9} = \frac{157}{9}
\]

Now add \( \frac{5}{9} \):

\[
\frac{157}{9} + \frac{5}{9} = \frac{157 + 5}{9} = \frac{162}{9} = 18
\]

Now subtract \( 8 \) and \( 10 \):

\[
18 - 8 - 10 = 10 - 10 = 0
\]

Thus, the answer is:

\[
\boxed{0}
\]