Question

Which of the following expressions are equivalent to -19/8 x(-50)

Answer 1

1. Move the negative sign to the left.

- $\frac{19}{8}$$X$*-50

2. Use this rule: $\frac{a}{b}$$*$$\frac{c}{d}$=$\frac{ac}{bd}$

-$\frac{19x*-50}{8}$

3. Simplify -  $\frac{-950x}{8}$

4. Move the negative sign to the left.

-(-950x/8)

5. Simplify 950x/8 to 475x/4

6. Remove parentheses.