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Evaluate the expression when x = 10 and y= -2​

Evaluate the expression when x = 10 and y= -2​-example-1
User Nicu Surdu
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here we go :


  • x / y

where, x = 10 and y = -2


  • 10 / - 2


  • - 5

Answer is -5

User Paul Lysak
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Hey there!

Random guide:

• Negative & negative = positive

• Positive & negative = negative

• Negative & positive = negative

• Positive & Positive = positive

• Negatives are SMALLER than 0

• Positives are BIGGER than 0

• Positives are ABOVE 0

• Negatives are BELOW 0

• Negatives are on the LEFT side of the number line (LEFT side of 0)

• Positives are on the RIGHT side of the number line (RIGHT side of 0)

ANSWERING the QUESTION

x ÷ y

= 10 ÷ (-2)

= -5

Therefore, your answer is: -5

Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!

~Amphitrite1040:)

User Zebra North
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