Simplify 8 over negative 3 divided by negative 4 over 9 . (5 points)

A.) −8
B.) −6
C.) 6
D.) 8

1 answer

To simplify this expression, we will first invert and multiply the second fraction.

8/(-3) ÷ (-4/9)

Next, we will multiply the fractions:

8/(-3) * (9/-4)

Simplifying the numerators and denominators, we get:

-72/12

Dividing both the numerator and denominator by 12, we get:

-6

Therefore, the simplified expression is -6.

The answer is B.) -6.