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Grade 7 Math · The Number System

Multiply signed rational numbers

Multiply the signed rational numbers. Enter the exact simplified value.

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What you’ll learn

Multiply the signed rational numbers. Enter the exact simplified value.

Key idea

Equal signs give a positive product; different signs give a negative product.

Worked example

Multiply the signed rational numbers. Enter the exact simplified value.

7 × 5/6

  1. The product's sign is positive.
  2. Multiply the numerators and denominators, then simplify to 35/6.

Answer: 35/6

Quick Check

Analyze the proposed student response. Choose Correct or Incorrect.

(-3) × (-1/5) Student response: 3/5

Choose one answer

Show a hint

Determine the product's sign before multiplying.

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