Question

what should be divided by (-7 ) to obtain 12

Answer 1

Multiply (-7 ) with 12

Answer = (-7) × 12 = -84

Check: (-84) ÷ (-7) = 12

∴ -84 should be divided by (-7 ) to obtain 12

Answer 2

Answer:

-84 should be divided by (-7 ) to obtain 12

Step-by-step explanation:

To Find: what should be divided by (-7 ) to obtain 12?

Solution:

Let x be the dividend

Now we are supposed to find what should be divided by (-7 ) to obtain 12

$\Rightarrow\frac{x}{-7}=12$

$\Rightarrow x=12 \times (-7)$

$\Rightarrow x=-84$

So,dividend = -84

Hence -84 should be divided by (-7 ) to obtain 12 .