Multiplying and Dividing Rational Numbers

Rational Numbers are positive and negative whole numbers (integers), fractions, and _________! 

• decimals

• counting numbers

• natural numbers

What does a negative times negative equal?

• Positive

• Negative

• Zero

Besides simplifying, what is the name of this method called? (We learned this in class!)

• cross multiplying

• cross canceling

• cancel out

What is -5 and 1/5 as an improper fraction? 

• -25/5

• -26/5

• -11/5

Dividing by a fraction is the same thing as...

• Multiplying the fractions

• Multiplying by the reciprocal

• Just dividing

What are you "changing?"

• The first fraction

• The second fraction

• The division sign to a multiplication sign

A negative number divided by a positive number equals?

• Positive

• Negative

• Zero

What property says that order does no matter with addition or multiplication?

• Commutative

• Community

• Associative

How would you write (-7) as a fraction?

• -7/-7

• -7/1

• 7/1

The answer to this multiplication problem will be?

• Positive

• Negative

• Zero