Question

The equation 4(−2)=1004(−2)=100 is a true equation for a specific value of x. Explain why 2(−2)=502(−2)=50 is also true for the same value of x.

Answer 1

because it halves: 4 ----> 2 so the result also halves ( 1004:2=502 and 100:2=50 )