To solve the division problem [tex]\( 16.5 \div (-3) \)[/tex], follow these steps:
1. Identify the numbers: The dividend is [tex]\( 16.5 \)[/tex] and the divisor is [tex]\( -3 \)[/tex].
2. Divide the numbers: Perform the division of the absolute values first.
[tex]\[
16.5 \div 3 = 5.5
\][/tex]
3. Determine the sign: Since you are dividing a positive number by a negative number, the result will be negative.
4. Combine the result with the correct sign:
[tex]\[
16.5 \div (-3) = -5.5
\][/tex]
Therefore, the result of [tex]\( 16.5 \div (-3) \)[/tex] is [tex]\( -5.5 \)[/tex].
