Question

Simplify 18/3 divided by -2/6. Select one: a. −8 b. −4 c. 4 d. 8

Answer 1

Explanation:

***Answer Changed based on Comment***

Simplify the terms

-8/3 (already simplified)

-2/6 = -1/3

-8/3÷-1/3

When you divide by a fraction you can change it to multiplication by flipping that fraction.

-8/3 × -3/1 = (-8×-3)/(3×1) = 24/3 = 8

Answer 2

-18

Explanation:

18/3=6

6/ -2/6

=6* 6/-2

=-18