Dividing 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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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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How do you divide a positive rational number by a negative rational number?

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

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

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What is the result of dividing two negative rational numbers?

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The result of dividing two negative rational numbers is positive.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

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What is the rule for dividing rational numbers?

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To divide rational numbers, multiply the first number by the reciprocal of the second number.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2C

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Solve: 12 ÷ (-3) = ?

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-4

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

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Solve: -15 ÷ 5 = ?

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-3

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

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Solve: -8 ÷ (-2) = ?

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4

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

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What is the sign of the quotient when a negative number is divided by a positive number?

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Negative.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

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If you divide 0 by any non-zero number, what is the result?

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0.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is the result of dividing any number by 0?

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Undefined.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2