Question

Which of the following expressions are equivalent to -l/-m? Choose all answers that apply:

A) -l/m
B) --l/-m
C) None of the above

Answer 1

Option B) --l/-m is equivalent to -l/-m as the double negative on 'l' cancels out, making it the same as l/m.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks which expressions are equivalent to -l/-m. When simplifying these types of expressions, we apply the rule that a negative divided by a negative results in a positive. Therefore, -l/-m simplifies to l/m.

Looking at the options provided:

• A) -l/m is not equivalent because it represents a negative divided by a positive, resulting in a negative.
• B) --l/-m is equivalent because the double negative on 'l' cancels out, making it l/-m, which is then equivalent to -l/m due to a single negative sign.
• C) signifies that none of the provided answers are correct.

• B) --l/-m