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Dividing Integers — Quiz

Question 3 • Grade 7 Mathematics

Veronica wants to check her work after evaluating negative 108 divided by negative 6 What steps can she follow to verify her answer?

Answer
A
Divide her answer by negative 108 and see if the result is negative 6 .
B
Multiply her answer by negative 6 and see if the result is negative 108 .
C
Multiply her answer by negative 108 and see if the result is negative 6 .
D
Divide her answer by negative 6 and see if the result is negative 108 .

Explanation

Negative 108 divided by negative 6 equals 18, since dividing two negative numbers gives a positive result. To check a division answer, multiply the quotient by the divisor: 18 × (−6) = −108. So Veronica can multiply her answer by negative 6 and see whether the result is negative 108.

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