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Vocabulary – Parts of a Division Problem
publish date: 2026/05/05 20:36:14.749922 UTC
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In the division problem below, what is the quotient?
\[ 12 \div (-4) = -3 \]
Correct Answer
-3
Explanation
In any division problem, the three parts are:
- Dividend — the number being divided: \(12\)
- Divisor — the number dividing: \(-4\)
- Quotient — the result: \(-3\)
Reference
Mathematics for college students