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I don't understand this problem...
1/4 x (-12)=

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The answer is -3.
It is basically asking what 1/4 of -12 is.
1/4 is equal to .25.
So .25 x -12= -3 which is your answer.
User Michal Foksa
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Answer:

-3

Explanation:

When multiplying a positive number with a negative number, the product will always be negative. First, let's solve the problem disregarding the negative sign.


  • (1)/(4) * 12

  • (12)/(4)

  • 3

Now that we know the product of 1/4 x 12 is 3, we can assume that the product of 1/4 x -12 is -3.

User Eyal Leshem
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