To divide signed numbers, you need to follow the rule that states:
"When dividing signed numbers, keep the sign of the first number and change the division sign to multiplication."
So, 56 ÷ (-4) ÷ (-2) becomes 56 × (-1/4) × (-1/2).
When multiplying fractions, you multiply the numerators (top numbers) and the denominators (bottom numbers).
56 × (-1/4) × (-1/2) = (-56/4) × (-1/2) = (-14) × (-1/2) = 14/2 = 7.
Therefore, the quotient is 7.
Using the rules for dividing signed numbers , what is the quotient when you divide 56 divided by (-4) divided by (-2)?
28
-7
-28
7
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