Dividing Integers

This lesson teaches how to divide integers by first ignoring the signs and dividing the numbers. The sign of the quotient is determined by the signs of the dividend and divisor: if they are the same, the quotient is positive; if different, the quotient is negative. Two examples are provided: -30 divided by 5 results in -6, and -48 divided by -12 results in 4. The lesson concludes with a summary of these concepts.

What is the first step in dividing two integers?

• Ignore the signs and divide the numbers

• Add the integers

• Multiply the integers

• Determine the sign of the quotient

If the dividend is negative and the divisor is positive, what will be the sign of the quotient?

• Positive

• Negative

• Zero

• Undefined

In the example of -30 divided by 5, what is the result?

• 6

• -6

• 5

• -5

What is the result of dividing -48 by -12?

• 4

• 0

• 12

• -4

When both the dividend and divisor are negative, what is the sign of the quotient?

• Undefined

• Zero

• Positive

• Negative