Question

Evaluate p/n if n = 2 and p = -8

Answer 1

-1/4 or -0.25

Explanation:

n=2 and p=-8

substitute p as the numerator and n as the denominator in the fraction

2/-8 simplifies to 1/-4, the sign moves to the front of the fraction because any positive number divided by a negative number will be negative and it is common practice, so the answer is -1/4.

-1/4 is equal to -0.25 in decimal. -0.25 is 1/4 of -1.

Answer 2

-4

Explanation:

-8/2= -4