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Question 112008: i am having problems with 45 divided by (-9)= x
Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
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45+%2F%28-9%29=+x
To divide a pair of numbers if+both+numbers have different+signs, divide the absolute value of the first number by the absolute value of the second number, and give this result a negative+sign.
45+%2F%28-9%29=+x...............divide 45by 9, and give this result a negative+sign.

-+5+=+x......your solution