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How to explain that x/y can result in either a positive or negative quotient​

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Answer:

Dividing by same signs give a positive answer.

Dividing by different signs give a negative answer.

Explanation:

Quotient is just a term for the answer given by a division problem.

positive/positive = positive

positive/negative = negative

negative/positive = negative

negative/negative = positive

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