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OpenStudy (anonymous):

-5 divided by 3 over 8?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hmmm...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so you would have \[-5/1\div3/8\] what would you do next?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

ur not supposed to give answers just help

OpenStudy (anonymous):

when dividing fractions you use the inverse of the fraction and multiply

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i put it and now im elaborating on it @conner143

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ight

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1. first you would put -5 in a fraction 2. next you inverse the fraction because it is division 3. multiply the two fractions 4. simplify if necessary (already in simplest form in this case) Do you understand @chelseazoie

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, I understand now, thanks.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no problem :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

need any more help?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@chelseazoie

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