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Multiplication and Division of Rational Numbers

Multiplication and Division of Rational Numbers . a. In the space below, create a word problem that involves integer multiplication. Write an equation to model the situation.

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Multiplication and Division of Rational Numbers

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  1. Multiplication and Division of Rational Numbers

  2. a. In the space below, create a word problem that involves integer multiplication. Write an equation to model the situation. • b. Now change the word problem by replacing the integers with non-integer rational numbers (fractions or decimals), and write the new equation. • c. Was the process used to solve the second problem different from the process used to solve the first? Explain. • d. The Rules for Multiplying Rational Numbers are the same as the Rules for Multiplying Integers: 1. ________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________________________

  3. a. In one year, Melinda’s parents spend $2,640.90 on cable and internet service. If they spend the same amount each month, what is the resulting monthly change in the family’s income? • b. The Rules for Dividing Rational Numbers are the same as the Rules for Dividing Integers: 1 ._______________________________________________________________ 2. _______________________________________________________________ 3. _______________________________________________________________

  4. Closing • When answering word problems today about the Grimes Middle School Flower Fundraiser, how did you know whether to multiply or divide? • How did you know whether to express your answer as a positive or negative number? • In general, how does the context of a word problem indicate whether you should multiply or divide rational numbers, and how your answer will be stated?

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