Multiple choice

Which of the following expressions is correct?

  1. (-81)/[(-3) x (-3)] = 9

  2. (-48)/[(-9) + 7] = -24

  3. (-24)/[(-6)/(-1)] = -4

  4. [(-6)/(-3) ]/[(-7) - (-1)] = -12

  5. -4 + (-24)/[(-2) x (-2)] = -7
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C Correct answer
Explanation

When a negative integer is divided by another negative integer, the division is the same as that of two positive integers and the quotient has a positive sign. Hence, (–24) / [(–6) / (-1)] = (-24) / 6 = - 4. This answer is correct.

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