In this activity, we will learn how to substitute negative numbers.
Substitute the negative numbers into the expressions instead of the letter.
Example
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when X = -5 |
leaving your answer as a fraction.
Answer
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Multiplying or dividing two negative numbers gives a positive answer.
Multiplying or dividing one positive and one negative number, gives a negative answer.
Let's have a go at some questions.