Multiply and Divide Rational Numbers Study Guide

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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 multiply two negative rational numbers?

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When you multiply two negative rational numbers, the result is a positive rational number.

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What is the product of (-3) and (-4)?

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12

Front

How do you divide a negative rational number by a positive rational number?

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When you divide a negative rational number by a positive rational number, the result is a negative rational number.

Front

What is the result of (-15) ÷ 3?

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-5

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What happens when you multiply a positive rational number by a negative rational number?

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The result is a negative rational number.

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What is the product of 5 and (-2)?

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-10

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How do you simplify the expression (-2)(3)(-4)?

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The result is 24.

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What is the value of -6 ÷ -2?

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3

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What is the rule for multiplying rational numbers with different signs?

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