By what number should (-6)-1 be multiplied so that the product becomes...
Let required number be x,
-2/3 is the required number.
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Solution:
To find the value of the unknown number, we can use the following equation:
(-6) - 1 = x(9 - 1)
Simplifying the right-hand side of the equation, we get:
(-6) - 1 = x(8)
-7 = 8x
Dividing both sides by 8, we get:
x = -7/8
Therefore, the correct answer is option C, -2/3.