Holt Mcdougal Larson Algebra 2: Student Edition 2012
Holt Mcdougal Larson Algebra 2: Student Edition 2012
1st Edition
ISBN: 9780547647159
Author: HOLT MCDOUGAL
Publisher: HOLT MCDOUGAL
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Chapter SR1, Problem 30P
Solution

To perform the indicated operation in the expression 22÷2 .

  11

Given:

The expression, 22÷2 .

Concept Used:

Rules of Addition/ Subtraction:

  • Two numbers with similar sign always get added and the resulting number will carry the similar sign.
  • Two numbers with opposite signs always get subtracted and the resulting number will carry the sign of larger number.

Rules of Multiplication/ Division:

  • The product/quotient of two similar sign numbers is always positive.
  • The product/quotient of two numbers with opposite signs is always negative.

Calculation:

In order to simplify the given expression 22÷2 , note that the sign of both numbers is different, so the quotient will be negative. So, divide the numbers and put a negative sign with the final result as shown below

  22÷2=22÷2=11=11

Thus, the simplified expression is 11 .

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