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Is the expression 54 divided -6 ​undefined? If​ not, find the quotient.

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Answer:

54/(-6) = -9

Explanation:

From your knowledge of multiplication tables, you know that ...

6·9 = 54

From your knowledge of signed arithmetic, you know that ...

54/(-6) = -(54/6) = -(6·9)/6 = -9

The expression is not undefined. The quotient is -9.

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