2.3 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Numbers

Question 1

Identity Property of Multiplication

Answer 1

1 x n = n and n x 1 = n

Question 2

Multiplication Property of Zero

Answer 2

n x 0 = 0 and 0 x n = 0

Question 3

Multiplication Property of -1

Answer 3

-1 x n = -n and n x -1 = -n

Question 4

Inverse Property of Multiplication

Answer 4

Every nonzero real number a, there is a multiplicative inverse 1/a such that a ( 1/a ) = 1.

Question 5

Multiplicative Inverse

Answer 5

1x2=2 is the same as 2x1=2

Question 6

Reciprocal

Answer 6

of a nonzero Rational number a/b is the same as b/a