Question

How do you divide -15/-5

Answer 1

3

Explanation:

When you divide two negative numbers, the answer is positive. Since - 15 and -5 are both negative, the answer will have to be positive. Divide 15/5 (just as you would with postive numbers) to get 3 and don't do anything else. The answer has to be 3 because 3 * - 5 = -15 (the opposite of division is multiplication).

Other division rules:

1. Dividing positive number by a positive number: Answer will be positive
2. Dividing a positive number by a negative number: Answer will be negative
3. Dividing a negative number by a positive number: Answer will be negative
4. Dividing a negative number by a negative number: Answer will be positive