Elementary Algebra

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285194055
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-405-9

Chapter 1 - Some Basic Concepts of Arithmetic and Algebra - 1.4 - Integers: Multiplication and Division - Problem Set 1.4 - Page 26: 18

Answer

-12

Work Step by Step

In this problem, we are dividing a positive and a negative number. Remember, when we divide a positive and a negative number, the answer will be a negative number. Thus, we obtain: $-144 \div 12=-12$
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