The division of a a positive number by a negative number is negative.
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Practice makes perfect
When multiplying or dividing a combination of positive and negative numbers, remember to watch the signs. If the signs are the same, the result will be positive. If the signs are different, the result will be negative. For the given multiplication the signs are different.
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Therefore, the result will be negative.
