Dividing Integers

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What is an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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What does it mean to divide integers?

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Dividing integers means finding how many times one integer can be subtracted from another. It can result in a whole number or a fraction.

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What is the result of dividing a positive integer by a negative integer?

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The result is a negative integer. For example, 6 ÷ -2 = -3.

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What is the result of dividing a negative integer by a positive integer?

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The result is a negative integer. For example, -8 ÷ 4 = -2.

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What is the result of dividing two negative integers?

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The result is a positive integer. For example, -10 ÷ -2 = 5.

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What is the quotient of 15 ÷ 3?

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The quotient is 5.

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What is the quotient of -12 ÷ 4?

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The quotient is -3.

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What is the quotient of -20 ÷ -5?

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The quotient is 4.

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What happens if you divide any integer by zero?

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Dividing by zero is undefined. It does not produce a valid result.

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What is the rule for signs when dividing integers?

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If the signs are the same (both positive or both negative), the result is positive. If the signs are different (one positive and one negative), the result is negative.