SOLUTION: P and Q are each distinct members of the set {6,-12,-3,13}. What is the least possible value of the quotient P�Q?

Question 257638: P and Q are each distinct members of the set {6,-12,-3,13}. What is the least possible value of the quotient P�Q?

Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, Edwin McCravy:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This means that P is either 6,-12,-3,13
and Q is also either 6,-12,-3,13
Divide each one by the other to find the lowest possible value.
Negative divide by negative will be positive.
Positive by positive will be positive
Negative divided by positive and positive by negative will be negative.
So for the least(smallest ) we want the largest number but with a negative sign
which will make it the smallest.
13/-3 which is -4 1/3
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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