Question

Evaluate m/2 for m=-8

Answer 1

Answer:

-4

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

m/2

m = -8

Step 2: Evaluate

1. Substitute:                    -8/2
2. Divide:                          -4

Answer 2

Answer: -4

Step-by-step explanation: It's important to understand that m/2 means

the same thing as m ÷ 2.

In this case, we are given that m = -8.

So we have -8 ÷ 2 which is -4.

Remember that when you divide a negative number

by a positive number then the quotient is negative.