Question

can you describe multiplying and dividing signed numbers in the real world?

Answer 1

@triciaal

Answer 2

@ccieux @JoannaBlackwelder

Answer 3

Hm, well, one way to look at negative number is less than a "0" standard value. Like some places are lower than sea level, or a negative height.

Answer 4

So, if you wanted to compare two places under sea level,

Answer 5

You could multiply the height by a factor to find how many times lower one place is than the other.

Answer 6

okay and can you explain what opposite numbers are?

Answer 7

@JoannaBlackwelder

Answer 8

Opposite numbers? Like numbers with the same magnitude but different signs?

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

That's it, like 9 and -9

Answer 11

okay but can you explain what they are in words

Answer 12

numbers with the same magnitude but different signs

Answer 13

ok thanks !

Answer 14

No worries