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How did I get -18 for this question (2 1/4) • (-8)

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9/4*-8
9*-2
-18
you divide -8 by 4 to get -2 and multiply with 9
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Answer:

You got -18 by multiplying 2 1/4 by -8, since you're multiplying a negative by a positive the 18 is a negative.

Explanation:

(2 1/4) x (-8) = -18

You got -18 by multiplying 2 1/4 by -8, since you're multiplying a negative by a positive the 18 is a negative.

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