Question

q/3=-2 1/3
please help!

Answer 1

To solve for q?

Answer 2

Try changing -2+1/3 to an improper fraction and multiplying by 3. Make sure to check your solution by putting that number back in for q to see if it works.

Answer 3

uhm stilll kinda lost

Answer 4

please help

Answer 5

-2+1/3 = ((-2*3)+1)/3
Can you simplify that?

Answer 6

Ooh, hold on. I might be expressing that mixed number wrong...
If it's negative then it should be -2-1/3 = ((-2*3)-1)/3

Answer 7

(Another reason why I don't like mixed numbers; Improper fractions are the way to go for algebra!)

Answer 8

Anyway, call it -7/3 then multiply that by 3 to get

Answer 9

-2.3 thanks

Answer 10

Wait, what? -2.3?

Answer 11

2.3*

Answer 12

Oh, that's a decimal approximation to -7/3? That won't get you an exact answer. Keep it as a fraction. Decimals will get you in trouble.

Answer 13

ok thanks