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How do you divide by a negative in an inequality?
You divide as normal BUT you change the direction of the inequality symbol, so that < becomes > and conversely.
When you divide both sides of any inequality by a negative number you need to what the inequality symbol?
Flip it around
What is the definition of operator in math?
An operator is "a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation." In other words, it's the symbol telling you what should be done in the equation, (i.e., add, subtract, multiply, divide...)
Dividing rational numbers?
In order to divide rational numbers we need to do the following steps: Replace the division symbol by multiplication symbol. The divisor will be it's reciprocal. Multiply the statement. Here you get your answer.
What number do you type in first on a calculator to divide?
To perform division on a calculator, you typically input the dividend first, followed by the division symbol, and then the divisor. For example, to divide 10 by 2, you would input "10 ÷ 2 =" on the calculator. This sequence ensures that the calculator understands the order of operations and computes the division correctly.
