Multiplying 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 product of two negative numbers?

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The product of two negative numbers is always positive.

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

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

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Calculate the product: -1 x -1 x -1 x -1 x -1

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-1

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Where should the decimal point be placed in the product of 2.39 x 4.37 = 104443?

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10.4443

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Find the product: 3/4 x 2/3

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1/2

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Calculate the product: -3 x 2

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-6

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What is the product of 1 x 1?

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1

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What happens to the sign of the product when multiplying two rational numbers?

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The sign of the product depends on the signs of the numbers: same signs yield a positive product, different signs yield a negative product.

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Calculate the product: 5 x -4

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-20