Question

Paul says thatX/Ycan result in either a positive or negative quotient.Is Paul correct? Explain why or why not and use examples to support your answer.

Answer 1

`\begin{gathered} (x)/(y) \\ \text{This can result in either a positive or a negative quotient} \\ \text{If one of either x or y is negative then the quotient would be a negative} \\ \text{For example} \\ (-10)/(5)=-2 \\ \text{if both x and y are positive or both are negative,} \\ \text{The quotient would be a positive} \\ \text{For example} \\ (-10)/(-5)=2 \\ \text{Also }(10)/(5)=2 \\ \end{gathered}`