Which of the following cannot be used to describe -144 / -12 a negative B rational number c Integra D whole number

Answer 1

To evaluate the expression \(-144 / -12\):

1. First, divide \(-144\) by \(-12\): \[ -144 / -12 = 12 \] (Note that dividing two negative numbers results in a positive number.)

Now, we will analyze the result, which is \(12\), according to the provided options:

a) Negative: This cannot be used to describe \(12\) since \(12\) is a positive number.

b) Rational number: \(12\) can be expressed as a fraction (\(12/1\)), so it is a rational number.

c) Integer: \(12\) is an integer.

d) Whole number: \(12\) is also a whole number (non-negative integer).

From the above analysis, the only option that cannot be used to describe \(12\) is:

a) Negative.