10. Solve this problem by writing an appropriate numerical expression and then
calculating the result. (5 pts)
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A rectangular piece of land is į mile long and a 4 mile wide. What is the area of
this piece of land in square miles?

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step-by-step explanation:

answer:

the answer is b) divide by -4 on each side and flip the sign.

step-by-step explanation:

we first need to start by dividing. this is because it is a multiplication problem to start.

we also need to make sure we flip the sign because any time you multiply or divide by negative numbers, the sign must be flipped.