Question

Which Expressions are equivalent to -(8/2) ? Select All the Equivalent Expressions.

Answer 1

Answer: B, C, E

Explanation:

When multiplying or dividing - and + numbers, rules are as follows:

If the signs are the same, equals +

So for division

`(+)/(+) =+` and
`(-)/(-) =+`

If signs are different, equals -

`(-)/(+)=-` and
`(+)/(-) = -`

Question
`-((8)/(2) )` the number is negative

A. not the same because
`(-)/(-) =+` and your question is -

B. yes it is the same because
`(+)/(-) = -` and your question is also -

C. yes it is the same because the parenthesis are ok to remove and it doesn't change your answer

D. not the same
`(+)/(+) =+` and your question is -

E. yes it is the same because
`(-)/(+)=-` and your answer is also -