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Question 766856: how do i find the number to which the number 144/-4 belong? How do you start off this solution please give me examples on this problem so i can see how it is done.
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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to find the number to which the number 144%2F-4 belong, just divide numerator 144 by denominator -4; recall the rule for dividing positive number by negative number, the quotient will be negative number
144%2F-4=-36
so, the number 144%2F-4 belong to -36