Derek says that the quotient of -2/7 divided by -2/21 is -1/3. Part A: What is the correct quotient? Part B: What mistake did Derek likely make?

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Answer:

The correct quotient is 3.

I think Derek has mistaken to divide [tex]-\frac{2}{21}[/tex] by [tex]\frac{2}{7}[/tex].

Step-by-step explanation:

We have to check the quotient of [tex](-\frac{2}{7})  \textrm{ divided by }(-\frac{2}{21})[/tex].

Part A:

Now, [tex](-\frac{2}{7})  \textrm{ divided by }(-\frac{2}{21})[/tex].

= [tex]\frac{-\frac{2}{7} }{-\frac{2}{21} } =3[/tex]

So, the correct quotient is 3.

Part B:

Derek says that the quotient is [tex]-\frac{1}{3}[/tex].  

So, I think Derek has mistaken to divide [tex]-\frac{2}{21}[/tex] by [tex]\frac{2}{7}[/tex]. (Answer)