Integer Operations--THE BIG ONE

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What does it mean to multiply a number next to another number in parentheses?

Back

It means to multiply the two numbers together. For example, 2(-7) means 2 * -7.

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When multiplying or dividing a negative number and a positive number, what will the result be?

Back

The result will be negative.

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

Back

The result is negative.

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What is the result of adding two positive numbers?

Back

The result is positive.

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If you multiply two rational numbers with different signs, what will the product be?

Back

The product will be negative.

Front

What is the result of multiplying two negative numbers?

Back

The result is positive.

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What is the absolute value of a number?

Back

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

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What happens when you add a positive number to a negative number?

Back

The result depends on the absolute values of the numbers; if the positive number is larger, the result is positive, and if the negative number is larger, the result is negative.

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What is the rule for multiplying two numbers with the same sign?

Back

The product will be positive.

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What is the rule for dividing two numbers with the same sign?

Back

The quotient will be positive.