Question

what is the value of -3 -(-1\frac{1}{2})?

Explanation:

Step1: Change subtraction of negative to addition

$-3-(-1\frac{1}{2})=-3 + 1\frac{1}{2}$

Step2: Convert to improper - fraction and calculate

$-3=-\frac{6}{2}$, $1\frac{1}{2}=\frac{3}{2}$, then $-\frac{6}{2}+\frac{3}{2}=\frac{-6 + 3}{2}=-\frac{3}{2}=-1\frac{1}{2}$

Answer:

$-1\frac{1}{2}$