2.3Multiplying/Dividing

Rational Numbers

Multiplying and Dividing

If two numbers have the same sign,the answer is positive.

If two numbers have different signs,the answer is negative.

Note: Rules are way easier than adding and subtracting

Examples: Find the product or quotient:

1)

702)

3)

−36

−74)

5)

−16−64

6)

16

More Examples: Find the product or quotient:

7)

0

8)

10)

Change to multiplication:

−76

−12

9) 7528

−2118