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Chapter 4: Problem 83

find the quotient. $$ 26 \div(-13) $$

Short Answer

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The quotient of 26 divided by -13 is -2.

Step by step solution

01

Identify the Dividend and the Divisor

The dividend is the number that is being divided, which in this case is 26. The divisor is the number we are dividing by, that is -13.
02

Perform Division

Next, simply perform the division using absolute values only at this point. Thus, 26 divided by 13 equals 2.
03

Apply the Rules of Sign

A positive number divided by a negative number results in a negative number. Therefore, the quotient of 26 divided by -13 is -2.

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