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First, let's solve what's inside the parentheses:
Now the exercise looks like this:
Let's treat the exercise as division between two simple fractions:
Let's look at the simple fraction on the left side.
Since we are dividing a negative number by a negative number, the result will be positive.
Let's break down 49 into a multiplication exercise:
Let's reduce the 7 in the numerator and denominator and we get:
Now the exercise we got is:
Let's convert the division to multiplication, don't forget to switch between numerator and denominator:
Let's reduce to one exercise:
Since we are dividing a negative number by a positive number, the result will be negative:
Therefore we get:
What will be the sign of the result of the next exercise?
\( (-2)\cdot(-4)= \)
A division chain like a:b:c:d means ((a÷b)÷c)÷d. Grouping into fractions makes it easier to see the pattern and avoid calculation errors.
Use this simple rule: same signs = positive, different signs = negative. So (-7)÷(-49) = positive, but (+14)÷(-1) = negative.
Yes, always simplify first! In , both 7 and 49 are divisible by 7, giving us . This makes the final calculation much easier.
You'll get the wrong answer! Always follow order of operations - parentheses come before any other operation. (-3+2) = -1 must be calculated before using it in the division chain.
Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its flip. So becomes . This gives us the final answer!
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