Question

Evaluate :
(i) (-40)÷ (-5)
(ii) 132÷ (-11)
(Answer in explanation)

Answer 1

I, -40/-5 = 8
Explanation: in division when there are 2 minus signs it changes into plus. 40 divided by 5 equals to 8
ii, 132/-11 = -12
Explanation: as there is only one minus sign the answer is negative. 132 divided by 11 equals to 12.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

1). (-40)÷(-5)

=-40÷-5

= minus minus is equal to plus

=-40 ÷ -5 = +8

2). 132÷(-11)

=132÷ -11

=plus minus is equal to minus

=132 ÷ -11 = -12