To divide integers:
Divide the numbers first
Use the rules of positive and negative signs to determine the sign for your answer.
Example:
(-90) / (-10)
First, Divide the numbers: 90 / 10 = 9
Then use the rules of signs: The 90 has a negative sign and the 10 has a negative sign.
Therefore negative / negative = positive
(-90) / (-10) = 9
Example:
(-36) / 3
First, divide the numbers: 36 / 3 = 12
Then use the rules of signs: The 36 has a negative sign and the 3 has a positive sign.
Therefore negative / positive = negative
(-36) / 3 = (-12)
Divide the numbers first
Use the rules of positive and negative signs to determine the sign for your answer.
Example:
(-90) / (-10)
First, Divide the numbers: 90 / 10 = 9
Then use the rules of signs: The 90 has a negative sign and the 10 has a negative sign.
Therefore negative / negative = positive
(-90) / (-10) = 9
Example:
(-36) / 3
First, divide the numbers: 36 / 3 = 12
Then use the rules of signs: The 36 has a negative sign and the 3 has a positive sign.
Therefore negative / positive = negative
(-36) / 3 = (-12)