Question

By what number should (-32)^-1 be divided so that the quotient is (-2)^-1​

Answer 1

${ - 32}^{ - 1} \div x = { - 2}^{ - 1}$

$\frac{ { - 32}^{ - 1} }{{ - 2}^{ - 1} } = x$

$x = {( \frac{ - 32}{ - 2} })^{ - 1}$

$x = {8}^{ - 1}$

$x = \frac{1}{8}$