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

7

-7

28

-28

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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 \( \boxed{7} \).