Introduction to Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions 1.6

1.6 DIVISION of REAL NUMBERS
a. Divide integers.
b. Find the reciprocal of a real number.
c. Divide real numbers.
d. Solve applied problems involving multiplication and division of real numbers.

Objective a
Divide integers.



Example A



To multiply or divide two real numbers (where the divisor is nonzero):
a) Multiply or divide the absolute values.
b) If the signs are the same, the answer is positive.
c) If the signs are different, the answer is negative.





Example B



Objective b
Find the reciprocal of a real number.



Example C







Objective c
Divide real numbers.



Example D



Example E



Example F



Objective d
Solve applied problems involving division of real numbers.

Example G