Question

Decide if the expression is positive or negative. Explain in words how you know, please.

-11 x (2/3) and -11 x (-2/3)

Answer 1

Explanation:

The first expression is :

`-11* (2)/(3)`

Numerator = -11×2 = -22

Denominator = 3

So, answer will be :

`-11* (2)/(3)=(-22)/(3)` (negative)

The second expression is:

`-11* (-2)/(3)`

Numerator = -11×-2 = 22

Denominator = 3

So, the answer will be :

`-11* (-2)/(3)=(22)/(3)` (positive)

Hence, this is the required solution.