Multiplying and Dividing Positive and Negative 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 happens when you multiply two negative numbers?

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When you multiply two negative numbers, the result is a positive number.

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What happens when you multiply a positive number by a negative number?

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When you multiply a positive number by a negative number, the result is a negative number.

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What is the rule for dividing two numbers with the same sign?

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When you divide two numbers with the same sign (both positive or both negative), the result is positive.

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What is the rule for dividing two numbers with different signs?

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When you divide two numbers with different signs (one positive and one negative), the result is negative.

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Calculate: -6 ÷ 3

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-2

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Calculate: 15 ÷ -5

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-3

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Calculate: -12 ÷ -4

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3

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Calculate: 2 × -3

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-6

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Calculate: -4 × -5

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