Question

By what number should (-6)^-1 be divided so that the quotient is (-2)^-1

Answer 1

Answer:

-6^-1 has to be divided by 3 to get -2^-1

Step-by-step explanation:

-6^-1=1/-6

to get 1/-2

let the number be x

1/-6÷x=1/-2

x=-6/-2

therefore x=3

Answer 2

Answer:

(-6)^-1 divided by 3 is (-2)^-1

Step-by-step explanation:

(-6)^-1 = 6

(-2)^-1 = 2

6 divided by x is 2

6 = 2 Multiply by x

6 = 2x

6 divided by 2 is x

Hence, 3 = x