Jahkaris J.
asked 07/25/18
What are the rules for dividing signed numbers
I have a question that I really don't get
Philip P.
answered 07/25/18
Effective and Patient Math Tutor
The rules are:
- If the signs of the divisor and dividend are the same (+/+ or -/-), the quotient is positive (examples: 6/3 = 2, -6/(-3) = 2)
- If the signs of the divisor and dividend are different (+/- or -/+), the answer is negative (examples: -6/3 = -2, 6/(-3) = -2)
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