Divide. $( + 153 ) \div ( - 9 )$
A) 18
B) -20
C) -17
D) 19
E) -18

Name: Divide. $( + 153 ) \div ( - 9 )$ A) 18 B) -20 C) -17 D) 19 E) -18
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To divide, we need to remember the rule: "Dividing by a negative number is the same as multiplying by its positive inverse." In other words, we can rewrite the expression as:

$$
\frac{+153}{-9} = +153 \cdot \frac{1}{-9} = -17
$$

Therefore, the answer is -17.

Divide (+153)÷(−9)( + 153 ) \div ( - 9 )(+153)÷(−9) A) 18 B) -20 C) -17 D) 19 E) -18

Divide $( + 153 ) \div ( - 9 )$ A) 18
B) -20
C) -17
D) 19
E) -18