How to divide negative numbers - SAT Math
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What is 
?
What is
A negative number divided by a negative number always results in a positive number. 
divided by 
equals 
. Since the answer is positive, the answer cannot be 
or any other negative number.
A negative number divided by a negative number always results in a positive number.
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Solve for 
:
Solve for
Begin by isolating your variable.
Subtract 
from both sides:
, or 
Next, subtract 
from both sides:
, or 
Then, divide both sides by 
:
Recall that division of a negative by a negative gives you a positive, therefore:
or 
Begin by isolating your variable.
Subtract
Next, subtract
Then, divide both sides by
Recall that division of a negative by a negative gives you a positive, therefore:
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Divide: 
Divide:
Anytime a positive number is divided by a negative number, or vice versa, the end result is a negative number. Find the common factors.
Anytime a positive number is divided by a negative number, or vice versa, the end result is a negative number. Find the common factors.
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Divide: 
Divide:
In order to divide, it is necessary to simplify the numerator and denominator first.
Divide both negative numbers. Two negatives divided will result in a positive number.
The answer is 
.
In order to divide, it is necessary to simplify the numerator and denominator first.
Divide both negative numbers. Two negatives divided will result in a positive number.
The answer is
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