Rational Numbers Operations Flashcard

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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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How do you divide two rational numbers?

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

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What is the product of two negative numbers?

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The product of two negative numbers is positive.

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What is the sum of a positive and a negative number?

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The sum of a positive and a negative number depends on their absolute values; if the positive number is larger, the result is positive, and if the negative number is larger, the result is negative.

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

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The result is negative.

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