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simplify (-1)/2*(-2)

Solution

simplify

\frac{- 1}{2} \cdot (- 2)

Solution

1

Solution steps

\frac{- 1}{2} (- 2)

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{- a}{b} = - \frac{a}{b}

\frac{- 1}{2} = - \frac{1}{2}

= - \frac{1}{2} (- 2)

Apply rule:

- a (- b) = ab

- \frac{1}{2} (- 2) = \frac{1}{2} \cdot 2

= \frac{1}{2} \cdot 2

Convert element to fraction:

2 = \frac{2}{1}

= \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{2}{1}

Cross-cancel common factor:

2

= 1

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (-1)/2*(-2) ?
The solution to (-1)/2*(-2) is 1