operations on rational numbers

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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How do you perform addition on rational numbers?

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To add rational numbers, convert them to a common denominator, add the numerators, and simplify the result if necessary.

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What is the result of subtracting a negative number from a positive number?

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Subtracting a negative number is equivalent to adding its absolute value.

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How do you multiply two rational numbers?

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To multiply rational numbers, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together, then simplify the result.

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What is the product of a negative number and a positive number?

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The product of a negative number and a positive number is always negative.

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How do you find the distance between two points on a number line?

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The distance between two points on a number line is found by taking the absolute value of the difference between the two numbers.

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What is the significance of zero in multiplication?

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Any number multiplied by zero equals zero.

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How do you represent a decrease in temperature mathematically?

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A decrease in temperature can be represented by subtracting a positive number from the initial temperature.

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What is the formula for finding the remaining quantity after sales?

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Remaining quantity = Initial quantity - Sold quantity.

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What does it mean for a product to be negative?

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A product is negative if it is the result of multiplying an odd number of negative factors.