Q15. - Algebra 1

Question

Find each product or quotient.

$54÷\left(-6\right)$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Quotient $=-9$.

Step 1 Determine the sign of the result.

54 is positive and $-6$ is negative. So, 54 and $-6$ are of opposite sign. This means the result will be negative.

Step 2. Divide the numbers.

We know that $54÷6=9$.

Step 3. Determine the final result.

Using step 2 we get: $54÷(-6)=-(54÷6)=-9$