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The rules for division are exactly the same as the rules for multiplication.

* Division (or multiplication) of a positive number by a positive number = positive

* Division of a positive number by a negative number = negative

* Division of a negative number by a positive number = negative

* Division of a negative number by a negative number = positive

If you have trouble remembering any of these, just try out a sample division on any calculator - for instance, if you divide (-1) / (-1) you get +1.

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