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Multiply and Divide Integers
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Same rules apply for both multiplication and division When both signs are the same – then the answer is positive ++ = + -- = + When one number is positive and the other is negative – then the answer is negative +- = - -+ = -
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Rule #1
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Rule #2 When one number is positive and the other is negative – then the answer is negative +- = - -+ = - (5)(-3) = -15(-5)(3) = -15
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Steps: 1)Multiply or divide like normal 2)Check the signs If both signs are the same – answer is positive If signs are different – answer is negative That’s it!!!!
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My examples -5 x -4 (2)(8) -36 ÷ 4 - -
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-6 x -4
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42 ÷ -7
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(+8)(+9)
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-5 x -4 x 3
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(-4)(-8)(-5)
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(6)(-7)(3)
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Special Situations with exponents 5 2 or (5) 2 (-5) 2 - 5 2 5 3 -5 3 (-5) 3
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Word problems If putting things together = multiply Something happens many times = multiply If taking something apart or separating something = divide Also – watch out for positive or negative words!
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