Multiply and Divide It!

(-7) (-7)

• 14

• -14

• 49

• -49

Answer explanation

Whenever we multiply two integers with “like” signs, the answer is always positive.

If I have a positive multiplied with a positive, what will the answer be?

• Positive 
• Negative 

If I have a positive multiplied with a negative, what will the answer be?

• Positive 
• Negative 

(-7) (10)=

• 70
• 700
• -70
• -700

Answer explanation

Whenever we multiply two integers with “unlike” signs, the answer is always negative.

-20 ÷ 5 =

• -4
• 4
• -100
• 100

Answer explanation

Whenever we divide two integers with “unlike” signs, the answer is always negative.

-64 ÷ (-8) =

• 8

• -8

• 7

• 9

Answer explanation

Whenever we divide two integers with “like” signs, the answer is always positive.

(-2)(-4)(-3)

• 24
• -24
• 8
• -21

Answer explanation

An expression with an odd number of negative integers will always produce a negative answer.

30  ÷ (-10) =

• -30
• -3
• 3
• 30

Answer explanation

Whenever we divide two integers with “unlike” signs, the answer is always negative.

Perform the indicated operation:

( 2) (-10) (-4)

• 80

• - 80

• 40

• -40

Answer explanation

An expression with an even number of negative integers will always produce a positive answer.

10 ÷ (-2) (4) (-1)

• -20

• 16

• 80

• 20

Answer explanation

2 negative integers produce a positive answer.

Multiply and divide from left to right to simplify.