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Multiplying and Dividing real numbers
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To multiply and divide real numbers, follow these steps:
Multiplication:
1. Multiply the numbers as you would with whole numbers.
2. Determine the sign of the product:
- If the numbers have the same sign (both positive or both negative), the product is positive.
- If the numbers have different signs (one positive and one negative), the product is negative.
For example: (-3) * (-4) = 12
Division:
1. Divide the numbers as you would with whole numbers.
2. Determine the sign of the quotient:
- If the numbers have the same sign (both positive or both negative), the quotient is positive.
- If the numbers have different signs (one positive and one negative), the quotient is negative.
For example: (-12) / (-3) = 4
Multiplication:
1. Multiply the numbers as you would with whole numbers.
2. Determine the sign of the product:
- If the numbers have the same sign (both positive or both negative), the product is positive.
- If the numbers have different signs (one positive and one negative), the product is negative.
For example: (-3) * (-4) = 12
Division:
1. Divide the numbers as you would with whole numbers.
2. Determine the sign of the quotient:
- If the numbers have the same sign (both positive or both negative), the quotient is positive.
- If the numbers have different signs (one positive and one negative), the quotient is negative.
For example: (-12) / (-3) = 4
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