Understanding Division: Zero Divided by a Negative Number

Explore the concept of dividing zero by a negative number with this interactive tool. Enter any negative number and see the result.

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Dividend (Zero):

Divisor (Negative Number):

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Quotient:

Zero divided

by any

negative number

is always zero.

Why is Zero Divided by a Negative Number Zero?

In mathematics, division is the inverse operation of multiplication. When we ask what is 0 divided by a negative number, say -5, we are essentially asking: "What number multiplied by -5 equals 0?". The only number that satisfies this condition is 0, because any number multiplied by zero is zero.

This principle holds true for any negative number (or any non-zero number for that matter). Therefore, dividing zero by any negative number always results in zero. This is a fundamental rule in arithmetic.

For further reading, you can explore resources on basic arithmetic operations and the properties of zero in mathematics.