Question

Start with the equation 4.00 to explain why 4.-10 must equal -40. Drag

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Answer 1

Multiplying 4.-10 results in -40.

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation 4.00 can be written as 4.0 x 1. By multiplying both sides of the equation by -10, we get -10(4.0 x 1) = -40. When multiplying a number by a negative value, the result becomes negative. Therefore, 4.-10 must equal -40.

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