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What is the decimal rule for: 1.2 x (-5) = ? Cause I got -60 but the answer was -6 and I’m confused. Explanation?
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What is the decimal rule for:

1.2 x (-5) = ?

Cause I got -60 but the answer was -6 and I’m confused. Explanation?

User Belma
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Answer:

-6

Explanation:

1.2 = 12/10

so

12/10 x (-5) = -60/10 = -6

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