17.1 ÷ (−3)
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to solve the mathematical expression 17.1 ÷ (−3). We will perform the division operation by evaluating 17.1 divided by negative 3.
Answer
The result of $17.1 \div (-3)$ is $-5.7$.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is $-5.7$.
Steps to Solve
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Identify the operation The operation to perform is division: ( 17.1 \div (-3) ).
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Set up the division We can express this as: $$ \frac{17.1}{-3} $$
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Perform the division Now, divide 17.1 by -3: $$ 17.1 \div (-3) = -5.7 $$
The final answer is $-5.7$.
More Information
When dividing a positive number by a negative number, the result is always negative. Here, dividing ( 17.1 ) by ( -3 ) yields ( -5.7 ).
Tips
A common mistake is to forget the sign when dividing by a negative number, which can lead to an incorrect positive result. Always remember that a positive divided by a negative yields a negative result.
