Question

Can we say ((-16)÷4) ÷ (-2) is the same as (-16)÷ (4÷(-2)?​

Answer 1

$\longrightarrow{\blue{[( - 16)\div 4) \div ( - 2)] \:is\:not\:equal\:to\:( - 16) \div [4 \div( - 2) ] }}$ 

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$[( - 16 )\div 4) \div ( - 2)] = ( - 16) \div [4 \div( - 2) ]$

Let us first solve for L. H. S.

$= [( - 16 )\div 4) \div ( - 2)]$

$= [ (\frac{ - 16}{4} )\div ( - 2)]$

$= \frac{( - 4)}{( - 2)}$

$= 2$

Now, R. H S.

$( - 16) \div [4 \div ( - 2)]$

$= \frac{ - 16}{ - 2}$

$= 8$

$\sf\purple{L. H. S.\: ≠ \:R. H. S. }$

Hence, $[( - 16) \div 4) \div( - 2)] ≠(-16)\div [4 \div( - 2) ]$

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Answer 2

Answer:

no we can't

Step-by-step explanation:

(-4)÷(-2). (-16÷(-2)

2. 8