Question
Using the rules for dividing signed numbers, what is the quotient when you divide 56(-4) (-2)? (1 point)
7
-7
28
-28
7
-7
28
-28
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To divide the signed numbers \( 56 \div (-4) \div (-2) \), we will follow the order in which the divisions are performed, from left to right.
1. First, we divide \( 56 \) by \( -4 \):
\[
56 \div (-4) = -14
\]
2. Next, we take the result \( -14 \) and divide it by \( -2 \):
\[
-14 \div (-2) = 7
\]
Since the division of two negative numbers gives a positive result, we get \( 7 \).
Therefore, the final quotient is \( \boxed{7} \).
1. First, we divide \( 56 \) by \( -4 \):
\[
56 \div (-4) = -14
\]
2. Next, we take the result \( -14 \) and divide it by \( -2 \):
\[
-14 \div (-2) = 7
\]
Since the division of two negative numbers gives a positive result, we get \( 7 \).
Therefore, the final quotient is \( \boxed{7} \).