Multiply 4 by −58. Write the answer as a mixed number in simplest form.(1 point)
Responses
−10
negative 10
−52
negative Start Fraction 5 over 2 End Fraction
−212
negative 2 Start Fraction 1 over 2 End Fraction
−248
−12.625
To multiply 4 by -58, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Multiply the absolute values of the numbers: 4 * 58 = 232.
Step 2: Determine the sign of the answer. Since one of the numbers is negative, the answer will be negative.
Step 3: Write the answer as a mixed number in simplest form. The whole number part is found by dividing the absolute value of the answer by the second number (58). In this case, -232 ÷ 58 = -4.
The fractional part can be found by taking the remainder from step 3 (which is 0 in this case) and putting it over the second number (58).
Therefore, the answer is -4 or negative 4.