solve the equation

the quantity negative four plus thirteen divided by negative three

To solve the equation, we need to follow the order of operations (PEMDAS).

Step 1: Start with the quantity -4 + 13.
-4 + 13 = 9

Step 2: Divide 9 by -3.
9 ÷ -3 = -3

Therefore, the solution to the equation is -3.