Question

Two students use different methods to solve this multiplication problem: 1/2 • -4 4/5 Read each of their methods below and then enter numbers to correctly complete their work.

Answer 1

Answer:

-2 2/5

Step-by-step explanation:

Barbara's method:

$\frac{1}{2}*-4\frac{4}{5}=\frac{1}{2}*\frac{-24}{5}=\frac{-12}{5}=-2\frac{2}{5}$

Christopher's method:

$\frac{1}{2}*-4\frac{4}{5}=\frac{1}{2}*(-4+\frac{-4}{5})=\frac{1}{2}*-4+\frac{1}{2}*\frac{-4}{5}=-2+\frac{-2}{5}=-2\frac{2}{5}$