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What signs are used when mulitiplying and dIviding integers would the signs be the same and the answer negative?
positive x positive = positive negative x negative = positive positive x negative = negative negative x positive = negative The same rules apply for dividing, since dividing is actually multiplying by the reciprical.
How do you divide positive and negative numbers?
It is the same rules that apply for multiplying them:positive and negative are negativepositive and positive are positivenegitve and negative are positive
Does law of variable proportion apply only in agriculture?
No. It also applies to mathematics in general.
Do the same rules apply when you solve equations and inequalities?
Almost. There's one new rule, which is that whenever you multiply or divide by a negative number, you have to flip the inequality sign. To see why, try achieving the same result without this step, using positive factors and subtraction: the equation must effectively flip itself around the sign.
How can you apply your knowledge of exponents to your daily life?
In construction, if you wanted to paint a room or lay down carpet you need to know the area, which is done in square feet. This is a real world example that is useful, so that you don't over spend on useless supplies or get too few.
Does the negative rule for exponents using scientific notation apply to adding subtracting dividing and multiplying?
Yes, it does.
How can you solve an equation to get an equivalent equation?
In general, if you apply the same operation to both sides of an equation, you get an equivalent equation - at least if you do simple things like adding, subtracting, multiplying by a non-zero number, and dividing by some number.
What are distributive properties in algebra?
the rules that you have to apply when adding ,subtracting, multiplying or dividing go to this webpage for a proper explanation http://math.about.com/od/algebra/a/distributive.htm
Is 3 a multiple of 6?
iuyfiudtrytrsjituyyes because 3x2 = 6Yes (double). A Multiple generally means you can get there by multiplying by an integer, not just multiplying in general (which would apply to pretty much everything).
What signs are used when mulitiplying and dIviding integers would the signs be the same and the answer negative?
positive x positive = positive negative x negative = positive positive x negative = negative negative x positive = negative The same rules apply for dividing, since dividing is actually multiplying by the reciprical.
How does knowing the absolute values of an integer help you when multiplying and dividing?
You do the multiplication or division using the absolute value - without worrying about the sign. Then, when you have got the answer, you apply the rules for signs to decide whether your answer should be positive or negative.
What are the seven rules for exponents?
Rules for exponents to multiply powers, add the exponents to divide powers, subtract the exponents to find a power of a power, multiply the exponents to find a power of a quotient, apply the power top and bottom to find a power pf a product, apply the exponent to each factor in the product x0 = 1 anything to the power zero equals one x-a = 1/xa a negative exponent means "one over" the positive exponent
How do exponents apply to the real world?
What is best value on a pizza, how much sod do you need for circular area?
What divisibility rule can you apply to a number when you are dividing by 3?
yes because you have 3 divided by 56
How can you apply division in real life situation?
Dividing up pizza slices amongst friends
What are three laws of exponents for multiplication?
I can think of two: - To multiply powers with the same base, add the exponents: (a^b)(a^c) = a^(b+c). - To find a power of a product, apply the exponent to each factor in the product: (ab)^c = (a^c)(b^c).
What jobs can you get with a general degree?
I am interested in knowing what jobs can I apply for with a general degree.
