Question

By what number should (2)-1 be multiplied to get (-7/4)-1 (step by step)​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

• 2×-1 = (-2)
• (-7/4)-1= 7/-4= -7/4
• Let the third number be= x

Given:-

(-2)× x= -7/4

Explanation:-

x= -7/4+2

x= -7/4+2/1

LCM of 4 and 1= 4

-7/4×1/1= -7/4

2/1×4/4= 8/4

x= -7/4+8/4

x= 1/4

Solution:- x= 1/4