Question

find the quotient -7/ 14 over 3 im stumped would appreciate the help

Answer 1

So, is this what you want?
\[\frac{-7/14}{3}\]

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

First, let's simplify a bit... what's a simpler form for -7/14 ?

Answer 4

ummmm something having to do with 2?

Answer 5

im sorry im not good at math at all

Answer 6

I want you to do something like this (here's a different example):
6/12 = 1/2
You think: 6 goes into 6 once;
6 goes into 12 twice.
So ... what's the simplest form for -7/14?

Answer 7

it would also be one half no?

Answer 8

Don't apologize! It's so awesome that you're here trying to understand things!

Answer 9

1/2

Answer 10

Close --- you're just missing the minus sign in front:
-7/14 = -1/2

Answer 11

ooooooo ok

Answer 12

So far, this is what we have:
\[\frac{-7/14}{3} = \frac{-1/2}{3}\]
Now, we need to remember: dividing by 3 is the same as multiplying by 1/3 .
Do you believe that?

Answer 13

yes

Answer 14

So,
\[\frac{-1/2}{3} = -\frac 12\cdot \frac{1}{3}\]
Can you take it from here?

Answer 15

yes thank you sooooooo much

Answer 16

You're welcome! Happy Friday!

Answer 17

you too

Answer 18

Thanks!