Question

multiply -8/7reciprocal of -24/14​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Date: 12/04/2001 at 08:08:56

From: Lauren Filipovits

Subject: Why does the word "of" mean multiplication?

I wanted to know why the word "of" means multiplication.

Thank you.

Date: 12/04/2001 at 08:50:16

From: Doctor Peterson

Subject: Re: Why does the word "of" mean multiplication?

Hi, Lauren.

Suppose items come 8 to a box.

If I have 2 OF these 8's, I multiply to find the total, 2 x 8 = 16.

If I have 1/2 OF an 8, I multiply: 1/2 x 8 = 4.

Answer 2

Answer:

2/3

Step-by-step explanation:

-8/7×-24/14

-8/7×14/-24

-2/-3

2/3

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