Question

What is a reasonable estimate for the problem? 3 3/4 x -2/5

Answer 1

-1.5

By using a calculator, making the mixed numeral 3 3/4=3.75, and making -2/5 a decimal = -0.4, you can now simply multiply:

3.75 x -0.4= -1.5
Remember that a positive and a negative give you a negative answer.

Answer 2

You can not break that down any further if x does not equal anything and the equation is not equal to anything.

Explanation: