Solve (-1/2) × (-2): Multiplying Negative Numbers and Fractions

Question

Complete the following exercise:

(12)(2)= (-\frac{1}{2})\cdot(-2)=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's recall the rule:

(x)×(x)=+x (-x)\times(-x)=+x

Therefore, the sign of the exercise result will be positive:

12×2=+1 -\frac{1}{2}\times-2=+1

Answer

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