Exploring Multiplication and Division of Rational Numbers

The video tutorial covers the multiplication and division of rational numbers, including both decimals and fractions. It explains the importance of applying integer rules to determine the sign of the result. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for multiplying and dividing decimals, as well as converting mixed numbers to improper fractions for operations with fractions. The keep-change-flip method is introduced for dividing fractions, and the video emphasizes the need to simplify results and apply sign rules consistently.

What is the result when multiplying two rational numbers with the same sign?

• Positive

• Negative

• Zero

• Undefined

If you multiply 4.51 by 3, what is the result before considering the signs?

• 12.53

• 14.5

• 13.53

• 13.5

When dividing 5 by -2, what is the result before considering the signs?

• 2.5

• -2.5

• 0.5

• -0.5

What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

• Simplify the fractions

• Divide the fractions

• Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions

• Add the fractions

How do you multiply the fractions 3/2 and 7/8?

• Divide the numerators and denominators separately

• Subtract the numerators and denominators separately

• Add the numerators and denominators separately

• Multiply the numerators and denominators separately

What is the keep-change-flip method used for?

• Multiplying fractions

• Adding fractions

• Dividing fractions

• Simplifying fractions

What is the result of dividing 11/4 by 2/3 using the keep-change-flip method?

• 22/7

• 33/8

• 11/6

• 8/33

When multiplying fractions, what should you do after multiplying the numerators and denominators?

• Add the results

• Subtract the results

• Simplify the fraction

• Divide the results

What is the simplified form of 15/24?

• 3/8

• 5/6

• 5/8

• 3/5

If you multiply two negative fractions, what will be the sign of the result?

• Negative

• Undefined

• Positive

• Zero