Question

divide:
\frac{10}{-2} = \square

Explanation:

Step1: Recall division of integers

Dividing a positive number by a negative number gives a negative result. The formula for dividing two numbers \( \frac{a}{b} \) (where \( b
eq0 \)) is just the quotient of \( a \) and \( b \). Here, \( a = 10 \) and \( b=- 2 \).

Step2: Perform the division

We know that \( 10\div2 = 5 \), but since one number is positive and the other is negative, the result should be negative. So \( \frac{10}{-2}=- 5 \).

Answer:

\(-5\)