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Glencoe Math: Course 2, Volume 1

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7. Convert Between Systems

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Exercise 46 Page 326

Multiply both the numerators and the denominators.

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Practice makes perfect

We are asked to do the following multiplication. 1/5* (- 10) When we multiply fractions, we need to remember that the product of two fractions is equal to the product of the numerators divided by the product of the denominators. Let's find the given product!

1/5* (- 10)

a=a/1

1/5* ( - 10/1)

MoveNegFracToNum

Put minus sign in numerator

1/5* - 10/1

Multiply fractions

1* (- 10)/5* 1

a(- b)=- a * b

- 1* 10/5* 1

Identity Property of Multiplication

- 10/5

MoveNegNumToFrac

Put minus sign in front of fraction

- 10/5

Calculate quotient

- 2

The product is equal to - 2.

Subchapter links

Guided Practice p.322

Independent Practice p.323-324

H.O.T. Problems p.324

Standardized Test Practice p.324-326

Extra Practice p.325

Common Core Review p.326