Dividing with negative numbers is very simple as long as you understand division. There are only 3 rules to remember when dividing with negative numbers:
- Dividing a negative number by a positive number or a positive number by a negative number gives a negative answer.
- Dividing a positive number by a positive number gives a positive answer.
- Dividing a negative number by a negative number gives a positive answer.
To solve a division problem including a negative number, simply divide as normal ignoring the signs and apply one of the three rules above.
Here are some examples:
6 ÷ (-3) = -2
4 ÷ 2 = 2
(-18) ÷ (-6) = 3