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Using the rules for dividing signed numbers, what is the quotient when you divide 56÷(−4)÷(−2)?(1 point)
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7
7

28
28

−7
negative 7

−28

Answer 1

To solve the problem \( 56 \div (-4) \div (-2) \), we need to divide step by step while considering the rules for dividing signed numbers.

First step: Divide \( 56 \) by \( -4 \):
\[ 56 \div (-4) = -14 \]
A positive number divided by a negative number results in a negative number.

Second step: Divide the result \( -14 \) by \( -2 \):
\[ -14 \div (-2) = 7 \]
A negative number divided by another negative number results in a positive number.

Therefore, the quotient when you divide \( 56 \div (-4) \div (-2) \) is \( 7 \).

The correct answer is:
\[ 7 \]