Integer Multiplication

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What is an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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What does multiplication of integers involve?

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Multiplication of integers involves combining equal groups of integers. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is the product of two positive integers?

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The product of two positive integers is always a positive integer. For example, 2 x 3 = 6.

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What is the product of a positive integer and a negative integer?

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The product of a positive integer and a negative integer is always a negative integer. For example, 4 x -2 = -8.

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What is the product of two negative integers?

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The product of two negative integers is always a positive integer. For example, -3 x -5 = 15.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

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How do you multiply integers with different signs?

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When multiplying integers with different signs, the product is negative. For example, -6 x 2 = -12.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

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What is the zero property of multiplication?

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The zero property of multiplication states that any integer multiplied by zero equals zero. For example, 7 x 0 = 0.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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How can you represent multiplication of integers on a number line?

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Multiplication can be represented on a number line by making jumps. For example, to multiply 3 x 2, you make 3 jumps of 2 units each.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is the associative property of multiplication?

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The associative property of multiplication states that the way in which numbers are grouped does not change their product. For example, (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4).

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property of multiplication states that changing the order of the factors does not change the product. For example, 5 x 2 = 2 x 5.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5