Identify Numbers: Identify the numbers involved in the division. We have a positive number 88 being divided by a negative number −45.
Recall Rule: Recall the rule for division involving negative numbers. When we divide a positive number by a negative number, the result is negative.
Perform Division: Perform the division. Divide 88 by 45 to get the magnitude of the quotient. 88imes45=1.95555555556 (rounded to 11 decimal places).
Apply Sign Rule: Apply the sign rule from Step 2. Since we are dividing a positive number by a negative number, the result should be negative.
Combine Results: Combine the results of Step 3 and Step 4 to get the final answer. The result of 88 divided by −45 is −1.95555555556 (rounded to 11 decimal places).