Multiplying and Dividing Integers

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What is an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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What does it mean to multiply integers?

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Multiplying integers involves finding the product of two or more whole numbers. The product of two integers with the same sign is positive, while the product of two integers with different signs is negative.

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What is the product of (-3)(2)?

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The product is -6.

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What is the product of (-3)(-2)?

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The product is 6.

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What is the product of (-3)(2)(-2)?

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The product is 12.

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How do you divide integers?

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Dividing integers involves finding the quotient of two whole numbers. The quotient of two integers with the same sign is positive, while the quotient of two integers with different signs is negative.

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What is the quotient of -63 divided by 7?

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The quotient is -9.

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What does a negative integer represent in real-life situations?

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A negative integer can represent a loss, a decrease, or a position below a reference point, such as temperature below zero or depth below sea level.

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If the temperature drops 3 degrees every hour for 5 hours, what is the total change in temperature?

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The total change in temperature is -15 degrees.

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What is the elevation of a diver who descends from -18 feet to a cave that is 4 times as far from the surface?

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The elevation of the cave is -72 feet.