Add or Subtract as Indicated $\frac { 5 } { 8 } - \frac { 8 } { 11 } + \frac { 1 } { 2 }$

question 416

Multiple Choice

Add or subtract as indicated. Write the answer in lowest terms.
- $\frac { 5 } { 8 } - \frac { 8 } { 11 } + \frac { 1 } { 2 }$

• A) \(\frac { 35 } { 176 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 35 } { 88 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 163 } { 88 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 35 } { 44 }\)

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Definitions:

Low-ball Technique

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The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions, such as beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors.

Dissonance Reduction

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