SOLUTION: I need help on how to solve these questions. {{{ -125 / 25 }}} Also {{{(-8)(-4)}}} Finally {{{ -36 / -9 }}} Thanks so much. Also i would like to learn the procedure to lear

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Also
Finally

Thanks so much. Also i would like to learn the procedure to learn how to solve this.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression.


Factor -125 into -25*5. Note: -25*5=-125


Cancel out the common factors.


Simplify


So


An alternative is to use long division.

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For problem #2, you need to know your multiplication. Also, it turns out that when you multiply two negative numbers, the result is positive. Why? Think of negatives as opposites...ie they 'undo' positive numbers.


So

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Start with the given expression.


Factor the numerator.


Cancel out the common factors.


Simplify


So


In this case, if you know your multiplication, you can take note that -9*4=-36 and then work from there.

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