Question

ms. goodsons block 2
4-3: mathxl for school: practice & problem solving
due jan 12 - 11:45 pm
simplify the expression.
\\(\frac{4}{9}z - \frac{5}{9}z + 3 - \frac{3}{9}z - 6\\) =
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Explanation:

Step1: Combine like z terms

$\frac{4}{9}z - \frac{5}{9}z - \frac{3}{9}z = \frac{4-5-3}{9}z = \frac{-4}{9}z$

Step2: Combine constant terms

$3 - 6 = -3$

Step3: Combine results

$\frac{-4}{9}z + (-3)$

Answer:

$\boldsymbol{-\frac{4}{9}z - 3}$