Simplify if possible. (-3)/(0)

Name: Problem 25, Chapter 4: Prealgebra & Introductory Algebra
Uploaded: 2020-07-26T03:21:16-08:00
Duration: 8 s
Channel: Michelle Nguyen
Description: Simplify if possible. (-3)/(0)

step 1 negative 3 over 0 this is not possible so it's undefined

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Simplify if possible. $$ \frac{-3}{0} $$

   Simplify if possible.
$$
\frac{-3}{0}
$$

Prealgebra & Introductory Algebra

Julie Miller, Molly… 2nd Edition

Chapter 4, Problem 25

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07/26/2020

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Key Concepts

Undefined Expression

An expression involving division by zero is considered undefined in standard arithmetic. This means it cannot be simplified or given a meaningful value under conventional mathematical rules.

Division by Zero

In mathematics, division by zero occurs when a number is divided by zero, which is not allowed in the real number system. This is because dividing by zero does not yield a finite or meaningful result, and is therefore undefined.

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