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

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Responses

−28
negative 28

−7
negative 7

28
28

7

Answer 1

To solve the expression \( 56 \div (-4) \div (-2) \), we will follow the standard rules for dividing signed numbers.

1. First, divide \( 56 \) by \( -4 \): \[ 56 \div (-4) = -14 \]

2. Next, take the result \( -14 \) and divide it by \( -2 \): \[ -14 \div (-2) = 7 \]

Since dividing two negative numbers results in a positive number, the final answer is \( 7 \).

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