Math Lessons

DIVISION OF SIGNED NUMBERS
To divide 2 numbers, divide their absolute values.
Quotient = Dividend / divisor
The quotient of 2 numbers with same signs is positive.
The quotient of 2 numbers with different signs is negative.
Examples:
15/3=5 ==>> (+)/(+)=+
-48/(-6)=8 ==>> (-)/(-)=+

-120/6=20 ==>> (-)/(+)=(-)
81/(-9)=-9 ==>> (+)/(-)=(-)

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