SOLUTION: [56/(-8)]/(negative one fifth) =? I didnt know how to put the fraction in so you would understand it so i spelled it out

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Question 279992: [56/(-8)]/(negative one fifth) =?
I didnt know how to put the fraction in so you would understand it so i spelled it out

Answer by nabla(475)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I assume this is ? If it is, note that 56/(-8)=-7. Now, when you divide by a fraction it is the same as multiplying by the reciprocal. That is, -7*-5=35.

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