Multiplying & Dividing Rationals

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What is the product of (5) • (–9) • (–2)?

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90

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What is the product of -0.3 and -6?

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1.8

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Without evaluating, will the product of (7)(-2)(-5) be positive or negative?

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positive

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What is a rational number?

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A number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers.

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How do you multiply two rational numbers?

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Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the rule for multiplying negative numbers?

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The product of two negative numbers is positive.

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What is the rule for dividing rational numbers?

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To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal.

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

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The result is negative.