How do you divide a negative by a positive number?

Question

How do you divide a negative by a positive number? I was sick when my class learned.

Answer 1

When dividing a negative number by a positive number, your quotient (answer) will always be negative. You can divide the two numbers "normally" (using their absolute values), then assign a negative sign to your solution.

For example, -10 divided by 2 = -5