Question

divide. \\((-45) \div 3\\) enter the answer in the box.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall division of integers

When dividing a negative number by a positive number, the result is negative. We calculate the absolute values first: \( | - 45|=45\) and \( |3| = 3\). Then divide the absolute values: \( 45\div3 = 15\).

Step2: Apply the sign rule

Since one number is negative and the other is positive, the quotient is negative. So \( (- 45)\div3=-15\).

Answer:

\(-15\)