Dividing two numbers both negative, -8 / -4

Dividing two numbers both negative, -8 / -4

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to divide negative numbers using a number line. It demonstrates that dividing two negative numbers results in a positive quotient, similar to multiplying two negative numbers. The tutorial uses visual aids and examples to clarify the concept, emphasizing the mathematical rule that a positive times a negative equals a negative, and thus, dividing two negatives results in a positive.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial problem discussed in the video?

Dividing -8 by -4

Subtracting -8 from -4

Adding -8 and -4

Multiplying -8 by -4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the number line used to solve the division problem?

By dividing into segments of -4

By multiplying segments of -4

By subtracting segments of 4

By adding segments of 4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of dividing -8 by -4?

4

2

-2

0

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mathematical operation is used to verify the division result?

Multiplication

Subtraction

Addition

Division

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of multiplying two negative numbers?

Zero

A negative number

An undefined number

A positive number