Question
Using the rules for dividing signed numbers, what is the quotient when you divide 56 ÷ (-4) ÷ (-2)? (1 point,
-28
28
7
-7
-28
28
7
-7
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To solve the expression \( 56 \div (-4) \div (-2) \), we can break it down step by step.
1. **Divide 56 by -4:**
\[
56 \div (-4) = -14
\]
2. **Now, take the result and divide it by -2:**
\[
-14 \div (-2) = 7
\]
Thus, the final result of the expression \( 56 \div (-4) \div (-2) \) is \( 7 \).
So, the answer is \( \boxed{7} \).
1. **Divide 56 by -4:**
\[
56 \div (-4) = -14
\]
2. **Now, take the result and divide it by -2:**
\[
-14 \div (-2) = 7
\]
Thus, the final result of the expression \( 56 \div (-4) \div (-2) \) is \( 7 \).
So, the answer is \( \boxed{7} \).