Algebra Examples

$\frac{- (- 4)}{2 (- 1)}$

Step 1

Dividing two negative values results in a positive value.

$\frac{- 4}{2}$

Step 2

Cancel the common factor of $- 4$ and $2$ .

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Step 2.1

Factor $2$ out of $- 4$ .

$\frac{2 \cdot - 2}{2}$

Step 2.2

Cancel the common factors.

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Step 2.2.1

Factor $2$ out of $2$ .

$\frac{2 \cdot - 2}{2 (1)}$

Step 2.2.2

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{2 \cdot - 2}{2 \cdot 1}$

Step 2.2.3

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{- 2}{1}$

Step 2.2.4

Divide $- 2$ by $1$ .

$- 2$