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Select all the valid Division Sign Cases
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Correct Answer
(1) Negative ÷ Positive = Negative
(2) Positive ÷ Positive = Positive
(3) Positive ÷ Negative = Negative
(4) Negative ÷ Negative = Positive
Explanation
There are four cases in this order:
- Positive ÷ Positive = Positive (from prior experience)
- Negative ÷ Negative = Positive (e.g. \(-12 \div (-2) = 6\))
- Positive ÷ Negative = Negative (e.g. \(12 \div (-2) = -6\))
- Negative ÷ Positive = Negative (e.g. \(-12 \div 2 = -6\))
Cases 1 and 2 share like signs → positive. Cases 3 and 4 share unlike signs → negative.
Reference
Mathematics for college students
