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Solving Equations x+a = b and x-a = b by Rearranging Terms

Solve -144÷...

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Solve ( $- 144 \div 16$ )

A

+ 9

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B

+ 11

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C

- 9

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D

- 11

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Solution

The correct option is C $- 9$
When you divide a negative number by a positive number then the quotient is negative. When you divide a positive number by a negative number then the quotient is also negative. So, in this case,
-144/16 = -9
So option C is the correct answer.

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