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What is it and why? having a good explanation would really help me. thx <3

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Alexeev081 [22]2 years ago

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Answer:

B. (-4-2)

Step-by-step explanation:

since the numerator is one you can divide -8 by the denominator of each fraction. -8/2 = -4, -8/4 = -2

(-4-2)

You have to make sure you distribute the -8 to all parts inside the parenthesis for it to be right.

i hope this helps :)

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