1. Find the quotients: \( 24 \div-6 \)

The quotient of \( 24 \div -6 \) is \(-4\). This is because dividing a positive number by a negative number results in a negative quotient. So, think of it this way: if you have 24 cookies and you want to share them with a friend who is in a bad mood (hence the negative), you'd end up losing 4 cookies for each of the 6 friends, leaving you with \(-4\) cookies in their grumpy company! Just remember, negative signs can feel a bit like a downer, but they’re just a part of the math party! If you ever get confused with the signs, just use the "same sign is positive, opposite is negative" rule. Happy dividing!