Math Minute 42

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True, both expressions equal 36.

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

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A negative (–) divided by a negative (–) equals a positive (+).

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True, -3 is greater than -5.

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What numbers are represented on a number line between -3 and 3?

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All numbers bigger than -3 and smaller than 3.

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What is the square of a negative number?

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The square of a negative number is always positive.

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The result is 16.

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What is the product of two negative numbers?

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The product of two negative numbers is positive.

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

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The sum depends on the absolute values; it can be positive, negative, or zero.

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What is the absolute value of -7?

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The absolute value of -7 is 7.

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What does a number line represent?

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A number line represents all real numbers in a linear format.