Question

problem #4
enter the value of \\(\left(-\frac{2}{5} + \frac{3}{4}\
ight) \cdot (-5)\\)
show your wo

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify the bracket first

Find a common denominator (20) for the fractions inside the parentheses:
$$-\frac{2}{5} + \frac{3}{4} = -\frac{8}{20} + \frac{15}{20} = \frac{7}{20}$$

Step2: Multiply by (-5)

Multiply the result from Step1 by $-5$:
$$\frac{7}{20} \cdot (-5) = -\frac{35}{20} = -\frac{7}{4}$$

Answer:

$-\frac{7}{4}$ or $-1.75$