8. Which of the following fractions is equivalent to [tex]\frac{-6-(-9)}{8}[/tex]?

A. [tex]-\frac{3}{8}[/tex]
B. [tex]\frac{3}{8}[/tex]
C. [tex]-\frac{15}{8}[/tex]
D. [tex]\frac{15}{8}[/tex]



Answer :

To solve the given problem, we'll need to simplify the fraction and compare it with the given options.

The fraction to simplify is:

[tex]\[ \frac{-6-(-9)}{8} \][/tex]

First, simplify the numerator:

[tex]\[ -6 - (-9) \][/tex]

Since subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its absolute value, we have:

[tex]\[ -6 - (-9) = -6 + 9 \][/tex]

Next, calculate that:

[tex]\[ -6 + 9 = 3 \][/tex]

So, the numerator is 3. This gives us the fraction:

[tex]\[ \frac{3}{8} \][/tex]

Now, we need to compare this fraction with the given options:

A. [tex]\(-\frac{3}{8}\)[/tex]

B. [tex]\(\frac{3}{8}\)[/tex]

C. [tex]\(-\frac{15}{8}\)[/tex]

D. [tex]\(\frac{15}{8}\)[/tex]

Clearly, the fraction [tex]\(\frac{3}{8}\)[/tex] matches option B.

Thus, the correct answer is:

[tex]\[ \boxed{B} \][/tex]