Question

Subtract the additive inverse of $-\frac{2}{5}$ from the additive inverse of $-\frac{7}{5}$.

• A. 1
• B. -1
• C. $-\frac{4}{5}$
• D. $-\frac{4}{5}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1

Additive inverse of $-\frac{2}{5}=\frac{2}{5}$

Additive inverse of $-\frac{7}{5}=\frac{7}{5}$

$\Rightarrow \frac{7}{5}-\frac{2}{5}=\frac{5}{5}=1$