Question

divide. check the answer by using multiplication.

part 1 of 3
\\(-8.79 \div (-3) = 2.93\\)

part: 1 / 3

part 2 of 3
\\(2.93 \times (-3) = \\)

Explanation:

Determine the sign of the product

Using the Signed Numbers knowledge point

$$ (+)\times(-)=- $$

Calculate the absolute product

Using the Decimal Arithmetic knowledge point

$$ 2.93 \times 3 = 8.79 $$

Combine sign and magnitude

Using the Signed Numbers and Decimal Arithmetic knowledge points

$$ 2.93 \times (-3) = -8.79 $$

Answer:

Question 1

\(-8.79 \div (-3) =\) <blank>\(2.93\)</blank>

Question 2

\(2.93 \times (-3) =\) <blank>\(-8.79\)</blank>