Dividing Negative Integers: Understanding the Rule

The video tutorial explains how to divide negative integers by using integer counters and introduces a rule that a negative integer divided by another negative integer results in a positive integer. The tutorial provides examples, such as dividing -12 by -4, and demonstrates the application of the rule with other examples like -14 divided by -2, -20 divided by -5, and -72 divided by -1.

What is the result of dividing -12 by -4 using integer counters?

• -3

• +3

• -4

• +4

What is the rule for dividing a negative integer by another negative integer?

• The result is the same as the dividend

• The result is always negative

• The result is always positive

• The result is zero

If you divide -14 by -2, what is the quotient?

• -7

• +7

• -6

• +6

What is the result of -20 divided by -5?

• -4

• +4

• -5

• +5

How does the rule apply to -72 divided by -1?

• -72

• +72

• -1

• +1