Mastering Multiplying Positive and Negative Decimals

What type of numbers are we focusing on in this lesson?

• Fractions

• Positive and negative decimals

• Imaginary numbers

• Whole numbers

What is the first step in solving a word problem?

• Solve the problem

• Read the word problem

• Write a math problem

• Identify key phrases

In the skydiver example, what does the word 'descend' indicate?

• A constant rate

• A negative rate

• A positive rate

• An increasing rate

How many goldfish did Benjamin buy?

• 20

• 15

• 12

• 10

If the price of a stock drops by $3.60 per share, what type of value is this?

• Zero

• Negative

• Neutral

• Positive

How many calories does Ethan burn in one hour?

• 700

• 650

• 600

• 500

If Joe pays $1.63 for a cappuccino, what happens to his gift card balance?

• It doubles

• It decreases

• It stays the same

• It increases

How many friends does Jay have if he needs to withdraw money for himself and 7 friends?

• 9

• 7

• 6

• 8

Which word indicates a negative value in a word problem?

• Withdraw

• Each

• Multiply

• Every

What should you pay attention to when solving word problems involving rational numbers?

• The vocabulary words indicating positive or negative values

• The font size

• The color of the text

• The type of paper used