Chapter 11.5, Problem 54SR

To determine

To Find: The quotient $-24÷\left(-12\right)$

Answer to Problem 54SR

  $-24÷\left(-12\right)=2$

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

  $-24÷\left(-12\right)$

Concept and Formula Used:

The quotient of integers with different sign is negative and with same sign is positive.

Calculation:

The given quotient is $-24÷\left(-12\right)$

As the sign of 24 and 12 is same therefore the sign of quotient is positive.

  $-24÷\left(-12\right)=2$

Conclusion:

  $-24÷\left(-12\right)=2$