Chapter 8.4, Problem 64CCR

To determine

Find the product or quotient $-42÷\left(-21\right)$ .

Answer to Problem 64CCR

  $2$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The equation, $-42÷\left(-21\right)$ .

Concept Used:

Rules of Multiplication/ Division:

• The product/quotient of two similar sign numbers is always positive.
• The product/quotient of two numbers with opposite signs is always negative.

Calculation:

In order to find the product or the quoteint of the equation $-42÷\left(-21\right)$ , divide -42 by -21 as shown below:

  $\begin{array}{l}-42÷\left(-21\right)\\ =\frac{-42}{-21}\\ =2\end{array}$

Thus, the product or the quotient of the given equation is $2$ .