Operations with 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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What is the result of dividing a positive number by a negative number?

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The result is a negative number.

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

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The result is a negative number.

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What is the result of dividing a negative number by a negative number?

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The result is a positive number.

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What is the rule for multiplying two negative numbers?

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When you multiply two negative numbers, the result is a positive number.

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What is the rule for multiplying a positive number by a negative number?

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When you multiply a positive number by a negative number, the result is a negative number.

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What is the rule for multiplying a negative number by a positive number?

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When you multiply a negative number by a positive number, the result is a negative number.

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How do you simplify the expression 44/-4?

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To simplify 44/-4, divide 44 by -4, which equals -11.

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What is the quotient of 9.18 divided by -3.4?

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The quotient of 9.18 divided by -3.4 is -2.7.

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What is the process for adding two rational numbers with different denominators?

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To add two rational numbers with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.