Question

Find the quotient.
48 /-6 =

Answer 1

-8

Explanation:

Remember dividing a positive and a negative equals a negative so divide 48 by 6 as normal but since one number is negative it turns into a negative 8.

Answer 2

Explanation:

48 /-6 = (-8)

In multiplication and division,if there are odd number of negative signs, then the result will have negative sign.

If there are even number of negative signs, then result will have positive sign.