Question

Simplify the expression

16 x -1/2 divided by 2

A. -16
B. -4
C. 4
D. 16

Answer 1

(16 × -1/2) ÷ 2
= (-8) ÷ 2
= -4
Correct answer is B. -4

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Answer 2

16 x -1/2 is the same as 16/(-2)

16/(-2) = -8

"-8 divided by 2" is the same as -8/2

-8/2 = -4

B. -4 is your answer

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