Multiplying Rational Numbers

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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What is the product of two negative rational numbers?

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The product of two negative rational numbers is positive.

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What is the product of a positive rational number and a negative rational number?

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The product of a positive rational number and a negative rational number is negative.

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Calculate: (0.18)(-2.0)

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-0.36

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Calculate: 2/3 x (-6)

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-4

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Calculate: 45.1 x 7

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315.7

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Calculate: -1/3 x 2/5

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-2/15

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Calculate: (-0.2)(-0.8)

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0.16

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What is the rule for multiplying fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What happens to the sign when multiplying two rational numbers with different signs?

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The product will be negative.