Dividing Integers with Different Signs

The video tutorial explains how to divide a positive integer by a negative integer using integer counters and a simple rule. Initially, it demonstrates the division of +15 by -3 using counters, showing how to create zero pairs to solve the problem. The video then introduces a straightforward rule: when dividing integers with different signs, the quotient is always negative. This rule is applied to several practice problems, illustrating its simplicity compared to using counters.

What is the result of dividing +15 by -3 using integer counters?

• +3

• -5

• -3

• +5

What is the rule for dividing a positive number by a negative number?

• The result is always negative

• The result is the same as the dividend

• The result is zero

• The result is always positive

If you divide -20 by +5, what will the result be?

• +4

• -4

• +5

• -5

What is the quotient of +14 divided by -2?

• -14

• -7

• +7

• +14

When dividing integers with different signs, what is the sign of the quotient?

• Always positive

• Always zero

• Depends on the numbers

• Always negative