Question

Which of the following expressions are equivalent to -19/8 x(-50)

Answer 1

1. Move the negative sign to the left.

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`(19)/(8)`
`X`*-50

2. Use this rule:
`(a)/(b)`
`*`
`(c)/(d)`=
`(ac)/(bd)`

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`(19x*-50)/(8)`

3. Simplify -
`(-950x)/(8)`

4. Move the negative sign to the left.

-(-950x/8)

5. Simplify 950x/8 to 475x/4

6. Remove parentheses.