Answer:
1/4 / 3 = 1/12
1/4 * 3/1 does not equal 12
It equals 3/4
Step-by-step explanation:
B
Noting the following rule of radicals
× =
Given
( + )( - )
Each term in the second factor is multiplied by each term in the first factor
= ( - ) + ( - ) ← distribute parenthesis
= - + -
1/3 of the pizza remains.
Matthew eats 1/3 of 1/2 of the pizza, which is (1/3)*(1/2) = 1/6 of the pizza. The amount of pizza left is
1/2 - 1/6 = 3/6 - 1/6 = 2/6 = 1/3