Divide Rational Numbers Quick Check
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Question
What is the quotient of −7÷(−3)?(1 point)
Responses
37
Start Fraction 3 over 7 End Fraction
−213
negative 2 Start Fraction 1 over 3 End Fraction
213
2 Start Fraction 1 over 3 End Fraction
−37
The correct answer is 2 Start Fraction 1 over 3 End Fraction.
To divide −7 by −3, we need to divide the absolute values of the numbers and then determine the sign of the quotient.
The absolute value of −7 is 7, and the absolute value of −3 is 3.
Dividing 7 by 3 gives us 2 with a remainder of 1.
Since both numbers are negative, the quotient is positive.
Therefore, the quotient of −7 ÷ −3 is 2 1/3 or 213.
So, the correct answer is 213.