Question

What is the quotient of -7/8÷(-4) show your work.

Answer 1

`(7)/(32)`

Explanation:

First, you have to know that,

(-) × (-) = (+)

Let us solve now.

`(-(7)/(8) )/(-4)`

`-(7)/(8) *-(1)/(4)`

`(7)/(32)`

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Answer 2

9514 1404 393

Answer:

7/32

Explanation:

-7/8 ÷ (-4) = 7/8 × 1/4 = (7·1)/(8·4) = 7/32

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Additional comments

The even number of minus signs means the result will be positive.

Division by a number is the same as multiplication by the inverse of that number.