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Evaluate if m = –6 and n = –2.

2m ÷ n

–6

–4

4

6

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Answer:

the last option, 6

Explanation:

substitute the given values into the expression:

2(-6)÷(-2)

simplify each part:

= -12÷(-2)

evaluate it: (negative divided by a negative is equal to a positive)

= 6

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User Nikolay Podolnyy
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Answer:

6

Explanation:

Put the values of m and n into the equation.

2m ÷ n = 2(-6) ÷ -2

Evaluate.

2(-6) ÷ -2 = -12 ÷ -2

Further evaluate.

-12 ÷ -2 = 6

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