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Question

− 8/9 -(− 2/9)

Responses
A −



− 10/9
B −



− 2/3
C



2/3
D

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \(-\frac{8}{9} - (-\frac{2}{9})\), follow these steps:

1. Change the double negative to a positive: \[ -\frac{8}{9} + \frac{2}{9} \]

2. Combine the fractions. Since both fractions have a common denominator of 9: \[ -\frac{8}{9} + \frac{2}{9} = \frac{-8 + 2}{9} = \frac{-6}{9} \]

3. Simplify \(\frac{-6}{9}\): \[ \frac{-6}{9} = -\frac{2}{3} \]

Thus, the final result is \(-\frac{2}{3}\).

The correct response is: B \(-\frac{2}{3}\)