Dividing Positive and Negative Integers: Using the Inverse Relationship

This video tutorial teaches the rules for dividing positive and negative integers by using the inverse relationship between multiplication and division. It explains how a positive times a negative results in a negative, while a negative times a negative results in a positive. The video also clarifies common mistakes, such as assuming the result of dividing two negative integers is always negative. Through examples, it demonstrates how to use inverse relationships to solve division problems, including those involving negative numbers.

What is a common mistake when dividing two negative integers?

• Assuming the result is always negative

• Assuming the result is always positive

• Assuming the result is undefined

• Assuming the result is zero

What is a fact family in the context of multiplication and division?

• A series of numbers that are always negative

• A group of numbers that can be added to get the same result

• A set of numbers that can be multiplied and divided to get related results

• A collection of numbers that are always positive

If 18 divided by 3 equals 6, what is the multiplication fact that supports this?

• 6 times 3 equals 12

• 3 times 6 equals 18

• 3 times 18 equals 54

• 6 times 18 equals 108

What is the result of negative 16 divided by 8?

• Negative 8

• Positive 2

• Negative 2

• Positive 8

If negative 20 divided by negative 4 equals an unknown number, what is the unknown number?

• Negative 5

• Positive 5

• Negative 4

• Positive 4