SOLUTION: Correct and explain why this is wrong 0/(-5) = -5 I know the correct answer is 0 but don"t know how to explain it

SOLUTION: Correct and explain why this is wrong 0/(-5) = -5 I know the correct answer is 0 but don"t know how to explain it

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Question 657044: Correct and explain why this is wrong 0/(-5) = -5 I know the correct answer is 0 but don"t know how to explain it
Answer by MathLover1(20849) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Zero property - divided by number is equal to
if we have ,then ,
now, if ,
...because .....because
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