Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 1 - Section 1.7 - Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers - Exercise Set - Page 87: 138

Answer

True

Work Step by Step

A is the numerator so the numerator must be negative. Multiplying two numbers with opposite signs always makes a negative number so with bc in the denominator, the denominator must also be negative. Dividing two negative numbers always makes a positive number, therefore this statement is true.
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