Multiplying and Dividing Integers

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What is an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but not a fraction or decimal.

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What is the result of multiplying two negative integers?

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The product of two negative integers is positive.

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

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The product of a positive integer and a negative integer is negative.

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What is the result of dividing two negative integers?

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The quotient of two negative integers is positive.

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

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The quotient of a positive integer and a negative integer is negative.

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How do you find the total change in value when a quantity decreases?

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To find the total change, multiply the daily decrease by the number of days.

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If Mr. Sloan is charged $3 each day he is late, how do you represent the total amount owed after 9 days?

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The total amount owed is represented as -3 * 9 = -27.

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What does a negative result in multiplication or division indicate?

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A negative result indicates a loss or a decrease in value.

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What does a positive result in multiplication or division indicate?

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A positive result indicates a gain or an increase in value.

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Calculate the product: 8 * (-5).

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The product is -40.