1. 2-7 Dividing Rational Numbers

2. Drill #25* Find the following quotients 1. 2. 3.4.

3. When Dividing… Always remember... When dividing, change all division to multiplication… Change complex fractions to multiplication problems…

4. Dividing Two Rational Numbers The quotient of two numbers having the same sign is positive. The quotient of two numbers having the opposite sign is negative. (+)(+) = +(-)(+) = - (-) (-) = +(+)(-) = -

5. Count the negatives A good rule to use when dividing rational numbers: Count the number of negative numbers being multiplied: If the number is even the product is positive (+) (two negatives cancel each other out) If the number is odd the product is negative (-)

6. Classwork #25* Rewrite each fraction in simplest form. 5.6. 7.8. 9.10.

7. Quiz Take out homework 2-3, 2-6