State whether the statements are True or False.

a ÷ (–b) = – (a ÷ b)

Take Left Hand Side of the equation.

Left Hand Side can be written as LHS.

LHS = a ÷ (-b)

We can re-write LHS, by taking the negative sign outside of the bracket. Since,

⇒ LHS = -(a ÷ b) …(i)

Take Right Hand Side of the same equation.

Right Hand Side can be written as RHS.

RHS = -(a ÷ b) …(ii)

Now, compare equations (i) and (ii),

Notice that,

LHS = -(a ÷ b) and RHS = -(a ÷ b)

This clearly means, LHS = RHS

Thus, this is a true statement.