Solve the Operation Sequence: -7:-49:+14:(-3+2) Step by Step

Division Chains with Negative Numbers

7:49:+14:(3+2)= -7:-49:+14:(-3+2)=

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00:07 Let's start solving the math problem.
00:10 First, remember the correct order of operations.
00:14 Begin by calculating everything inside the parentheses.
00:24 Next, turn division into fractions for easier processing.
00:37 A negative divided by a negative equals a positive.
00:43 Now, break down forty-nine into factors, seven and seven. Then reduce if possible.
00:58 Change division to multiplication by using the reciprocal.
01:02 Switch the numerator and denominator.
01:07 Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.
01:18 And that's how we find the solution to this problem.

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Understand the problem

7:49:+14:(3+2)= -7:-49:+14:(-3+2)=

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Step-by-step solution

First, let's solve what's inside the parentheses:

3+2=1 -3+2=-1

Now the exercise looks like this:

7:49:+14:1= -7:-49:+14:-1=

Let's treat the exercise as division between two simple fractions:

(7:49):(+14:1)= (-7:-49):(+14:-1)=

749:+141= \frac{-7}{-49}:\frac{+14}{-1}=

Let's look at the simple fraction on the left side.

Since we are dividing a negative number by a negative number, the result will be positive.

Let's break down 49 into a multiplication exercise:

77×7= \frac{7}{7\times7}=

Let's reduce the 7 in the numerator and denominator and we get:

17 \frac{1}{7}

Now the exercise we got is:

17:+141= \frac{1}{7}:\frac{+14}{-1}=

Let's convert the division to multiplication, don't forget to switch between numerator and denominator:

17×1+14= \frac{1}{7}\times\frac{-1}{+14}=

Let's reduce to one exercise:

1×17×14=1+98 \frac{1\times-1}{7\times14}=\frac{-1}{+98}

Since we are dividing a negative number by a positive number, the result will be negative:

:+= -:+=-

Therefore we get:

198 -\frac{1}{98}

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Final Answer

198 -\frac{1}{98}

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Order: Solve parentheses first, then work left to right
  • Technique: Group divisions into fractions: (-7:-49):(+14:-1) = 749:+141 \frac{-7}{-49}:\frac{+14}{-1}
  • Check: Verify signs: negative ÷ positive = negative, so 198 -\frac{1}{98}

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Treating division chain as multiplication
    Don't calculate -7 × -49 × 14 × (-1) = 4802! Division chains must be grouped and solved as fractions, not multiplied together. Always convert colons to fraction bars and work with proper division operations.

Practice Quiz

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What will be the sign of the result of the next exercise?

\( (-2)\cdot(-4)= \)

FAQ

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Why do we group the divisions into two fractions?

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A division chain like a:b:c:d means ((a÷b)÷c)÷d. Grouping into fractions ab:cd \frac{a}{b}:\frac{c}{d} makes it easier to see the pattern and avoid calculation errors.

How do I remember the sign rules for division?

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Use this simple rule: same signs = positive, different signs = negative. So (-7)÷(-49) = positive, but (+14)÷(-1) = negative.

Can I simplify fractions before dividing?

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Yes, always simplify first! In 749 \frac{-7}{-49} , both 7 and 49 are divisible by 7, giving us 17 \frac{1}{7} . This makes the final calculation much easier.

What if I forget to solve the parentheses first?

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You'll get the wrong answer! Always follow order of operations - parentheses come before any other operation. (-3+2) = -1 must be calculated before using it in the division chain.

Why does dividing by a fraction mean multiplying by its reciprocal?

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Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its flip. So 17:141 \frac{1}{7}:\frac{14}{-1} becomes 17×114 \frac{1}{7} \times \frac{-1}{14} . This gives us the final answer!

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