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 1.7 - Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers - Exercise Set - Page 85: 71

Answer

-$\frac{16}{9}$

Work Step by Step

To divide fractions multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor. Dividing two numbers with opposite signs makes a negative quotient. -$\frac{14}{9}$$\div$$\frac{7}{8}$=-$\frac{14}{9}$($\frac{8}{7}$)=-$\frac{14\times8}{9\times7}$=-$\frac{112}{63}$=-$\frac{112\div7}{63\div7}$=-$\frac{16}{9}$
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