Intermediate Algebra (13th Edition)
Intermediate Algebra (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134707365
Author: Marvin L. Bittinger, Judith A. Beecher, Barbara L. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter R.9, Problem 1DE
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To calculate: The quotient on solving the expression 84, if the division is possible.

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Answer to Problem 1DE

Solution:

The quotient of the expression 84 is 2_.

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Given information:

The given expression is 84.

Formula Used:

The quotient a÷b or a/b where b0, is the unique real number c for which a=bc.

The rules for the sign on dividing are as below:

Step 1. If the signs of both the numbers are same, divide the absolute values and make the answer positive.

Step 2. If the signs of both the numbers are different, divide the absolute values and make the answer negative.

Calculation:

Consider the given expression that is 84.

Consider the absolute values and compute the unique real number c as below,

8=42

The unique real number is 2.

The sign will be negative, since the two numbers are of opposite signs.

Then the quotient is as below:

84=2

Because, (2)(4)=8.

Hence, the quotient of the expression 84 is 2.

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