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Explain why $-\frac{1}{2}, \frac{-1}{2},$ and $\frac{1}{-2}$ are equivalent.
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This is a negative number divided by a positive number. The rule of division tells us that a negative divided by a positive is a negative. So, $-\frac{1}{2}$ is equal to $-\frac{1}{2}$. Show more…
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