What is the quotient of −7÷(−3) ?(1 point)

Question

Responses

3/7
Start Fraction 3 over 7 End Fraction

−3/7
negative Start Fraction 3 over 7 End Fraction

−2 1/3
negative 2 Start Fraction 1 over 3 End Fraction

2 1/3

Answer 1

To find the quotient of \(-7 \div (-3)\), we can follow these steps:

1. Divide the absolute values: \(7 \div 3 = \frac{7}{3}\).
2. Since both the dividend (-7) and the divisor (-3) are negative, the quotient will be positive.

Thus, the result is:

\[ \frac{7}{3} \]

In mixed number form, \(\frac{7}{3}\) can also be expressed as \(2 \frac{1}{3}\).

Since the only correct response available in your options is \(2 \frac{1}{3}\), that would be the final answer.

Answer: \(2 \frac{1}{3}\)