Problem 345
Show how to find the quotient 18 ÷ (-6) by using
a. The idea of division as finding a missing factor.
b. The procedure for integer division.
Solution
a. Product is 18 and one factor is -6 so other factor will be -3 to get 18.
18 ÷ (-6) = -3
b. positive integer divided by a negative integer results in a negative integer
18 ÷ (-6) = -3