Elementary Algebra

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285194055
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-405-9

Chapter 1 - Some Basic Concepts of Arithmetic and Algebra - 1.4 - Integers: Multiplication and Division - Problem Set 1.4 - Page 26: 49

Answer

4

Work Step by Step

Recall, when we are simplifying a fraction, we do addition and subtraction in the numerator and denominator before we divide. Thus, we obtain: $ -12 \div -3$ In this problem, we are dividing two negative numbers. Remember, when we divide two negative numbers, the negatives cancel out, meaning that our answer will be positive. Thus, we find: $-12 \div -3=4$
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