SOLUTION: Multiply (4)(-3/2) The -3/2 have the longated parenthesis, I am still not sure what I am supposed to do when they are the longer kind can someone help please?

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Question 114933: Multiply (4)(-3/2)
The -3/2 have the longated parenthesis, I am still not sure what I am supposed to do when they are the longer kind can someone help please?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+%284%29%28-3%2F2%29+ Start with the given expression
+%284%2F1%29%28-3%2F2%29+ Write 4 as 4%2F1


+%28%284%29%28-3%29%2F%281%29%282%29%29+ Multiply the two numerators and two denominators


+-12%2F2+ Multiply


+-6+ Reduce