Rational Numbers Operations Flashcard

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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 calculate a percentage discount?

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To calculate a percentage discount, multiply the original price by the discount percentage (as a decimal) and subtract that amount from the original price.

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What is the formula for finding the total diameter of multiple objects?

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To find the total diameter of multiple objects, multiply the diameter of one object by the number of objects.

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What is the product of two decimal numbers?

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The product of two decimal numbers is found by multiplying them as whole numbers and then placing the decimal point in the result based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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

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The result of dividing a negative number by a positive number is always negative.

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

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The result of dividing a positive number by a negative number is always negative.

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What is the result of dividing two negative numbers?

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The result of dividing two negative numbers is always positive.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that result over the original denominator.

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What is the process for multiplying fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.