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5× 1/2 = ? a) more than 5 because you are multiplying by a whole number b) 5/10 because you multiply the numerator and denominator by 5 c) less than 5 because you are multiplying by a number that is more than 1 d) less than 5 because you are multiplying by a number that is less than 1

8.74 rounded to the nearest whole number

Simplify each expression. use positive exponents. show work . (x –2 y –4 x 3 ) –2