Solve Division Problem: (-0.3) ÷ (-1) Step by Step

Question

(0.3):(1)= ? (-0.3):(-1)=\text{ ?}

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Step-by-Step Solution

Note that we are dividing two negative numbers, so the result must be a positive number.

Let's rewrite the exercise in the form of a simple fraction:

0.31= \frac{0.3}{1}=

Remember the rule:

x1=x \frac{x}{1}=x

Any number we divide by 1 will be equal to itself, therefore:

0.31=0.3 \frac{0.3}{1}=0.3

Answer

+0.3 +0.3