SOLUTION: How would I simplify -5n/8 times 2/-3? I came out with -5n/-12. Would the final answer be 5n/12 since they are both negative?

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Question 791575: How would I simplify
-5n/8 times 2/-3?
I came out with -5n/-12. Would the final answer be 5n/12 since they are both negative?
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
you are right
two negatives multiplied results in positive answer