Question

Choose the answer. Find the product. -1/2 • ( - 8)
A. -16
B. -4
C. 4
D. 16

Answer 1

Assignment:
`\bold{Solve \ Equation: \ -(1)/(2)\left(-8\right)}`

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Answer:
`\boxed{\bold{4}}`

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Explanation:
`\downarrow\downarrow\downarrow`

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[ Step One ] Apply Rule: - (-a) = a

`\bold{(1)/(2)\cdot \:8}`

[ Step Two ] Multiply Fractions:
`\bold{a\cdot (b)/(c)=(a\:\cdot \:b)/(c)}`

`\bold{(1\cdot \:8)/(2)}`

[ Step Three ] Multiply Numbers:
`\bold{1\cdot \:8=8}`

`\bold{(8)/(2)}`

[ Step Four ] Divide Numbers:
`\bold{(8)/(2)=4}`

`\bold{4}`

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`\bold{\rightarrow Mordancy \leftarrow}`

Answer 2

C. 4

Explanation:

-1/2 * (-8)

Replace -8 with a fraction

-1/2 * -8/1

Multiply the numerators

-1 * -8 = 8

Multiply the denominators

2*1 =2

Put the numerator over the denominator

8/2 = 4