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Which expression has the same value as - 18-÷-9)? 0 -18÷2 0 -12÷(-3) -10÷5 0 -8÷(-4)

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Negative numbers division

We know that

18 ÷ 9 = 2

and that when we divide two negative numbers its result is positive, then:

- 18 ÷ -9 = +2

We want to find another division with the same result: +2

Since

A. 18 ÷ 2 =9

B. 12 ÷ 3 = 4

C. 10 ÷ 5 = 2

D. 8 ÷ 4 = 2​

the two candidates are C and D

in the case of -10÷5, we know that the division of a negative by a positive number has a negative result, then

-10 ÷ 5 = -2

Then this option has not the same value as - 18 ÷ -9 = +2

Since the division of two negative numbers has a positive result, then

-8 ÷ -4 = +2

Answer: D​ -8÷(-4) = - 18-÷-9

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