Question

multiply the decimals. then estimate the answer by front-end rounding.

part: 0 / 2

part 1 of 2

exact answer: \\((-0.248)(-6) = \square\\)

Explanation:

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Determine the sign of the product

\[
(-0.248) \times (-6) = 0.248 \times 6
\]

Calculate the numerical product

\[
0.248 \times 6 = 1.488
\]
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Exact answer: \((-0.248)(-6) =\) <blank>\(1.488\)</blank>
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Answer:

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Determine the sign of the product

\[
(-0.248) \times (-6) = 0.248 \times 6
\]

Calculate the numerical product

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\]
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Exact answer: \((-0.248)(-6) =\) <blank>\(1.488\)</blank>
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