Chapter 8.4, Problem 70CCR

To determine

Find the product or quotient $\frac{-169}{13}$ .

Answer to Problem 70CCR

  $-13$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The equation, $\frac{-169}{13}$ .

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 $\frac{-169}{13}$ , divide -169 by 13 as shown below:

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{-169}{13}\\ =\frac{-169}{13}\\ =-13\end{array}$

Thus, the product or the quotient of the given equation is $-13$ .