Understanding Division with Positive and Negative Numbers

Understanding Division with Positive and Negative Numbers

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video tutorial explains the concept of division involving positive and negative numbers. It begins by introducing division as the inverse of multiplication, using examples to demonstrate how dividing two positive numbers results in a positive outcome. The tutorial then explores the rules for dividing with negative numbers, showing that a positive divided by a negative yields a negative result, while a negative divided by a negative results in a positive outcome. Through various examples, the video reinforces these concepts, helping learners understand the relationship between multiplication and division with different sign combinations.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of dividing a positive number by another positive number?

Undefined

Zero

Positive

Negative

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If 15 is divided by 3, what is the result?

5

3

0

15

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when you divide a positive number by a negative number?

The result is undefined

The result is positive

The result is zero

The result is negative

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of dividing 15 by -3?

3

-5

-3

5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When a negative number is divided by a positive number, what is the result?

Undefined

Zero

Negative

Positive

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of dividing -15 by 5?

-5

5

-3

3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the outcome when a negative number is divided by another negative number?

Zero

Undefined

Positive

Negative

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If -15 is divided by -3, what is the result?

-3

3

-5

5

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the general rule for dividing two negative numbers?

The result is negative

The result is positive

The result is zero

The result is undefined