Question

Evaluate the expression.

-5 x -0.2 (-0.5 - negative one)
Write your answer as an integer or a decimal. Do not round.
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Answer 1

Answer: 0.5

Explanation:

-5*(-0.2(-0.5-(-1)))=

1*(-0.5+1)=

-0.5+1=0.5

Answer 2

0.5.

Explanation:

1. Write the expression.

`-5*-0.2 (-0.5 - (-1))=`

2. Simplify the parenthesis.

`-5*-0.2 (-0.5+1)=\\\\-5*-0.2 (0.5)`

3. Multiply.

`-5*-(0.1)=\\ \\0.5`