Dividing Integers

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What is an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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What does it mean to divide integers?

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Dividing integers means finding how many times one integer is contained within another. It can result in a whole number or a fraction.

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What is the rule for dividing two integers with the same sign?

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When dividing two integers with the same sign (both positive or both negative), the result is positive.

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What is the rule for dividing two integers with different signs?

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When dividing two integers with different signs (one positive and one negative), the result is negative.

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Calculate: -12 ÷ 4

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-12 ÷ 4 = -3

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Calculate: 15 ÷ -3

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15 ÷ -3 = -5

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Calculate: -20 ÷ -5

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-20 ÷ -5 = 4

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What is the quotient of 0 divided by any non-zero integer?

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The quotient of 0 divided by any non-zero integer is 0.

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What happens when you divide an integer by 0?

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Dividing an integer by 0 is undefined; it does not produce a valid result.

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If a ÷ b = c, what can you say about a, b, and c?

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In the equation a ÷ b = c, 'a' is the dividend, 'b' is the divisor, and 'c' is the quotient.