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43 x (-19/37). jamie says the value of the expression is close to -0.75. does jamie's estimate seem reasonable? explain

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No because even if the fraction was -2/37 it would be more than .75
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Answer with explanation:

The given expression which includes an integer and a fraction is


=43 * (-19)/(37)

=43 × A number between (-0.5 and -0.6)

=43 × -0.51

= -22.08

→Jamie Estimate = -0.75

→ -22.08 when estimated to nearest integer= -22.0

So, Jamie's estimate does not seem reasonable.

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