Multiplying Integers

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key objective when learning to multiply integers?

• To multiply positive and negative integers confidently

• To memorize all possible multiplication tables

• To avoid using multiplication in real-world problems

• To only use positive numbers in calculations

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand how to multiply positive and negative integers in real-life situations?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an integer?

• -7

• 0.5

• 0

• 21

Fill in the Blanks

When you multiply two integers with different signs, the answer is always

.

Multiple Choice

What is the product of (-2) × 3?

• 6

• -6

• -5

• 5

Multiple Select

Select all statements that are true about multiplying integers with the same or different signs.

• Multiplying two negative integers gives a positive result.

• Multiplying a positive and a negative integer gives a negative result.

• Multiplying two positive integers gives a negative result.

• Multiplying two positive integers gives a positive result.

Open Ended

Explain how the rules for multiplying integers can be applied to real-life situations involving money.

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about multiplying positive and negative integers, or is there anything you would like to know more about this topic?