Mastering Multiplication and Division of Rational Numbers

This video tutorial covers the multiplication and division of rational numbers, focusing on positive and negative fractions and decimals. It assumes prior knowledge of basic operations with fractions and decimals. The tutorial explains the rules for handling signs during multiplication and division and provides examples for both fractions and decimals. It concludes with a demonstration of converting between fractions and decimals to ensure consistency in form.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Adding and subtracting rational numbers

• Graphing linear equations

• Multiplying and dividing positive and negative fractions and decimals

• Solving algebraic equations

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What should you do first when multiplying mixed numbers?

• Divide the fractions

• Convert them to improper fractions

• Add the fractions together

• Convert them to decimals

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What is the result of multiplying two negative fractions?

• Zero

• An undefined fraction

• A positive fraction

• A negative fraction

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What technique is used to divide fractions?

• Invert and Multiply

• Keep, Change, Flip

• Cross Multiply

• Add, Subtract, Multiply

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When dividing a positive number by a negative number, what is the sign of the result?

• Undefined

• Negative

• Positive

• Zero

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

What is the result of dividing -6.3 by 9?

• 7

• -7

• -0.7

• 0.7

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

What happens when you multiply two negative decimals?

• The result is undefined

• The result is zero

• The result is positive

• The result is negative

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How should you handle a problem involving both fractions and decimals?

• Convert everything to fractions

• Convert everything to decimals

• Either convert to fractions or decimals, but keep them in the same form

• Leave them as they are

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What is the result of multiplying -7.3 by -2.5?

• -18.25

• 18.25

• 17.5

• -17.5

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What is the improper fraction form of -7 and 3/10?

• -70/10

• -73/10

• -7.3

• -7.03