Chapter 8.4, Problem 65CCR

To determine

Find the product or quotient $-140÷5$ .

Answer to Problem 65CCR

  $-28$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The equation, $-140÷5$ .

Concept Used:

Rules of Multiplication/ Division:

• The product/quotient of two similar sign numbers is always positive.
• The product/quotient of two numbers with opposite signs is always negative.

Calculation:

In order to find the product or the quoteint of the equation $-140÷5$ , divide -140 by 5 as shown below:

  $\begin{array}{l}-140÷5\\ =\frac{-140}{5}\\ =-28\end{array}$

Thus, the product or the quotient of the given equation is $-28$ .