Use your calculator to perform each calculation and observe the answers. Use inductive reasoning to determine which statement is true.
-$\frac { - 3 } { - 8 } ; \frac { - 96 } { - 7 } ; \frac { - 5 } { - 291 } ; \frac { - 1.7 } { - 6.1 }$
A)Dividing a negative number by a negative number gives a positive result.
B)Dividing a negative number by a negative number gives an error message on a calculator.
C)Dividing a negative number by a negative number gives a negative result.
D)Dividing a negative number by a negative number can give either a positive or negative result.

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When you divide a negative number by a negative number, the result is always positive. This is because the two negative signs cancel each other out.

Use Your Calculator to Perform Each Calculation and Observe the Answers