Solve.(1 pt for work shown, 1 pt for correct answer). −525 ÷ (−125)
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the equation:
−525 ÷ (−125)
Solution:
In dividing a number, we must first identify the dividend and the divisor. In the given case, the dividend is -525, and it is divided by -125 which is the divisor. If the answer or quotient is a whole number, this means that both numbers are factors of one another, if not, then the quotient will have a remainder or decimal. Before dividing, we must simply understand first the concept of multiplying, dividing, or introducing signs. If similar signs are introduced, multiplied or divided to one another, the answer will become positive, hence if the signs are opposite to one another, then the answer will become negative. In our case we have a negative sign, and a negative sign therefore the resulting sign will be positive.
= −525 ÷ (−125)
= 4.2
Final answer:
= 4.2