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Find each product. Use an area model if necessary.$$\frac{1}{2}\left(-\frac{5}{6}\right)$$
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We have a positive number $\frac{1}{2}$ and a negative number $-\frac{5}{6}$. When we multiply a positive number by a negative number, the result is always negative. Show more…
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