Question

Simplify the expression -3÷(-2/5)​

Answer 1

`7(1)/(2)`

Explanation:

`-3:-(2)/(5)= \\=-(3)/(1)*-(5)/(2)\\\\=(-3*-5)/(2)\\ \\=(15)/(2)\\ \\=7(1)/(2)`

Answer 2

`(15)/(2)` or 7.5 (they're the same)

Explanation:

1. Write it out:
   `(-3)/(-(2)/(5) )`
2. Simplify:
   `(3)/((2)/(5) )`
3. 3 ÷ 2/5 = 3 × 5/2
4. 3 × 5/2 = 15/2 or 7.5