Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 1 - Section 1.2 - Fractions in Algebra - Exercise Set - Page 32: 146

Answer

False; $\frac{1}{8}$

Work Step by Step

This is false because instead of dividing they multiplied. To divide correctly you have to multiply by the reciprocal. $\frac{1}{2}$$\div$4 $\frac{1}{2}$$\times$$\frac{1}{4}$=$\frac{1}{8}$
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