SOLUTION: Hello, My son is in 7th grade pre-algebra. We are trying to find what "negative two-thirds times two equals". He then must label a graph with this point. Normaly we would turn

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Question 516766: Hello,
My son is in 7th grade pre-algebra. We are trying to find what "negative two-thirds times two equals". He then must label a graph with this point. Normaly we would turn this fraction into a decimal. 2 divided by 3 equals ? Then times 2. But I do not understand the negative and the answer we're getting will not work on the graph. I would really appreciate your help if I've given you enough information. Thank you, Andy
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First, since you are multiplying a negative number (-2%2F3) by a positive number (2), your answer will be negative.
%28-2%2F3%29%2A%282%29+=+-4%2F3
Now this can be graphed on a number line 4%2F3 spaces to the left of zero.