Q13 of 41 Page 1

Using the distributive property of multiplication of rational numbers simplify: .

By Distributive property we know that,


a(b + c) = ab + bc


Therefore,







Hence, the answer on simplification is -6.


More from this chapter

All 41 →
11

Simplify: .

 12

Write.

(i) The rational number that does not have a reciprocal.


(ii) The rational numbers that are equal to their reciprocals.


(iii) The rational number that is equal to its negative.

 14

Using appropriate properties find.

(i)

(ii)

15

Find ten rational numbers between and