alleryStart learning →A tank loses 7 litres each hour, written −7. It lost 56 litres in all, written −56. How many hours passed?
A−7
B−8
C8
D7
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 8
Two negative signs give a positive quotient: 56 ÷ 7 = 8.
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