Question

What does p equal in the following sentence: The product of 1/4 and P is negative 2?

P = 4
P = -4
P = 8
P = -8

Answer 1

- 8 because 1/4 x -8 = -2

Answer 2

-8

Explanation:

If you do -8 / 1/4 you get -2 as an answer. However if you do 8 / 1/4 you only get 2 as an answer. Thus meaning the answer is 8. Hope this helps.