Question

Karina is showing her steps to solve the expression −26.7 ÷ 1/3

In which step did Karina make an error?

Step 1: −26.7 ÷1/3
Step 2: −26.7 ⋅ −3

Step 3: 80.1

Answer 1

Step 2: -26.7 · -3

When you divide with a fraction, it's helpful to multiple by the reciprocal of the fraction .

This step instead multiplied by the negative reciprocal .

Therefore, the correct answer would be -80.1 instead of 80.1

The error was made in step 2.

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