Question

How did I get -18 for this question (2 1/4) • (-8)

Answer 1

9/4*-8
9*-2
-18
you divide -8 by 4 to get -2 and multiply with 9

Answer 2

You got -18 by multiplying 2 1/4 by -8, since you're multiplying a negative by a positive the 18 is a negative.

Explanation:

(2 1/4) x (-8) = -18

You got -18 by multiplying 2 1/4 by -8, since you're multiplying a negative by a positive the 18 is a negative.