Chapter Two:  Integers and Rational Numbers

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Chapter Two

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Section 2.5

Section 2.6

Section 2.7

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Section 2.5 :  Multiplication of Rational Numbers

Property

Property of Zero for Multiplication

For all real number  a,  a(0) = 0 and 0(a) = 0

 

Rules for Multiplying Real Numbers
To multiply two real numbers with opposite signs:

1.  Multiply their absolute value.

2.  The sign of the product is negative.
To multiply two real numbers with the same sign:

1.  Multiply their absolute value.

2.  The sign of the product is positive.

 

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Before starting your homework, rework the examples that are illustrated in this section of your textbook and the examples that I demonstrated in class. 

Then do your homework.

Write down questions (examples or concept that you do not understand).......then.............. Ask these questions in class.