SOLUTION: How does dividing a negative number work?
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Question 848041: How does dividing a negative number work?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Same as a positive number, no difference other than a possible sign change.
If you divide a negative number by a positive number, result is negative.
If you divide a negative number by a negative number, result is poaitive.
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