Multiplying and Dividing Rationals

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What is the result of 5.2 ÷ 0.2?

Back

26

Front

Calculate 4.34 ÷ 0.2.

Back

21.7

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What is the result of -5 ÷ 8?

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-5/8

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What is the result of a negative number divided by a positive number?

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negative

Front

What is the result of 4.34 ÷ 0.2?

Back

21.7

Front

Define rational numbers.

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Rational numbers are numbers that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers.

Front

What is the rule for dividing two rational numbers?

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To divide two rational numbers, multiply the first number by the reciprocal of the second number.

Front

What is the reciprocal of 1/2?

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2/1 or 2

Front

How do you simplify the expression 10 ÷ (5/2)?

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Multiply 10 by the reciprocal of (5/2), which is 2/5, resulting in 4.

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What happens to the sign of the result when dividing two numbers with the same sign?

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The result is positive.