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 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 product of a positive number and a negative number?

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

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

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

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What is the result of -1.2 x -3.4?

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4.08

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What is the result of 7.13 x -5.5?

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-39.215

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What is the result of -2.14 x 5.8?

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-12.412

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How do you multiply two rational numbers?

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To multiply two rational numbers, multiply their numerators and multiply their denominators.

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What is the sign of the product of two positive numbers?

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Positive

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

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