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Chapter 1: Q6. (page 44)

Tell whether the product or quotient is positive or negative.

– 256 ÷ (– 32)

Short Answer

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The quotient is 8

Step by step solution

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Step-1 – The concept of quotient

In mathematics, the quotient is the number obtained by dividing one number by another number.

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Step-2 – Rules and examples of division of integers

Rules and example of Division of integers

RULE 1: The quotient of a positive integer and a negative integer is negative.

RULE 2: The quotient of two positive integers is positive.

RULE 3: The quotient of two negative integers is positive.

Examples:

Rule 1: (– 8) ÷ (+ 4) = – 2

Rule 2: (+ 6) ÷ (– 3) = – 2

Rule 3: (+9) ÷ (+3) = +3

Rule 4: (– 6) ÷ (– 2) = +3

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Step-3 – Evaluate:  – 256 ÷ (– 32)    

RULE 3:The quotient of two negative integers is positive..

The dividend 256 is negative integer and the divisor 32 is also negative, the quotient will be positive.

– 256 ÷ (– 32) = 8

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