Multiplying and 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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What does it mean to multiply rational numbers?

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Multiplying rational numbers involves multiplying their numerators and denominators separately, and then simplifying the result if possible.

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What is the rule for multiplying two negative rational numbers?

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The product of two negative rational numbers is positive.

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What is the rule for multiplying a positive 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: -3.6 ÷ 0.06

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-60

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Calculate: 7.13 x -5.5

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-39.215

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Calculate: 5.75 ÷ 0.25

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23

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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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What is the reciprocal of a number?

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The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number.

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Calculate: -0.2052 x 10

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-2.052