Algebra > Operations and Properties  > Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers

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Shown on this page, Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers, is a three screen snapshots of the content found in our eBook or print copy of HP Prime Guide Algebra Fundamentals.The snapshot will likely be a partial view, with previous content cut off from top and completion of a topic's explanation cut from the bottom. For additional coverage see the Table of Content of the HP Prime Guide to jump to the second Chapter, Explanation 1.2 - Operations and Properties of Real Numbers, Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers, shown below. Print user will need to turn to this page.

Start by reading Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers in Content 1. Notice we use same mnemonic as Alternate Approach to Addition and Subtraction of Real Numbers. The rest of the discussion is to justify the multiplication rule.

Remark: Content 1 illustrates the multiplication rule. Content 2 illustrate the the division rule. In Content 3, we use the CAS and HOME view images of the calculator's screen to show the difference of the results between CAS and HOME view handling of zeros in denominator and zeros in both numerator and denominator. We then summarize the division rule.

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HP Prime Guide Algebra Fundamentals - Content 1

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Continue reading with Content 2. Follow the directions below the calculator's image shown next in Content 2 and create the screen with your calculator or calculator app. Here we use the CAS view image of the calculator's screen, The discussion justify the division rule.

HP Prime Guide Algebra Fundamentals - Content 2

s2_mult_div2_ebkHP Prime Guide Algebra Fundamentals - Content 2

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Continue reading with Content 3. Follow the directions below the calculator's images shown next in Content 3 and create the screen with your calculator or calculator app. Here we use the CAS and HOME view images of the calculator's screen, The rule follows the two screen shots, since we are showing difference between CAS and HOME view handling of zeros in denominator and zeros in both numerator and denominator. The last screen is us working an Example of multiplication and division using signed numbers.

HP Prime Guide Algebra Fundamentals - Content 3

s2_mult_div3_ebkHP Prime Guide Algebra Fundamentals - Content 3

 
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