Dividing Positive Integers by Negative Numbers

In this video, Mr. J explains how to divide a positive integer by a negative integer. He demonstrates that the quotient will be negative due to the different signs, similar to multiplication rules. Two examples are provided: 18 divided by -2 and 24 divided by -6, both illustrating the concept that different signs result in a negative quotient. The video concludes with a reminder of this rule and a thank you to viewers.

What is the result of 18 divided by -2?

• -18

• 18

• -9

• 9

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Why is the quotient negative when dividing a positive integer by a negative integer?

• Because the signs are the same

• Because the signs are different

• Because both numbers are negative

• Because both numbers are positive

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What is the inverse operation of division?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Exponentiation

• Addition

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How many groups of -2 are there in 18?

• 9

• -18

• 18

• -9

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What is the result of -9 times -2?

• -18

• 18

• -9

• 9

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What is the result of 24 divided by -6?

• -6

• -4

• 6

• 4

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What is 24 divided by 6?

• 4

• 6

• -4

• -6

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How many groups of -6 are there in 24?

• 6

• -4

• -6

• 4

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What is the result of -4 times -6?

• 4

• -24

• 24

• -4

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What is the quotient when dividing a positive integer by a negative integer?

• Positive

• Negative

• Undefined

• Zero

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