Question

What number divided by -3 gives 12 as the result

Answer 1

Answer:

-36

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

expressing the question mathematically,

x / (-3) = 12    (multiply both sides by -3

x = 12 (-3)

x = -36

Answer 2

Answer:

-36

Step-by-step explanation:

Lets use the inverse operations (÷ -3 × -3) to solve this equation.

x ÷ -3 = 12

Multiply each side by -3.

x = -36

Now we know x = -36.

So, -36 divided by -3 gives 12 as the result.