Multiplying and Dividing Integers

When a number is next to another number that is in parenthesis you simply multiply.

Example: 2(-7) means 2 x 7

• True

• False

-2(-8)

• -10
• -16
• 16
• -6

(-5) x (+2) =

• -10

• 7

• -7
• 10

(-6)(5)

• 30
• -30

Is the product of -5(-2) positive or negative?

Remember a product is the answer to a multiplication problem.

• positive

• negative

(-6)x(-6) =

• -36
• 36
• 12
• -12

Liz said that multiplying 2 negative numbers will give you a positive answer. 
Her friend Heather said that was the weirdest thing ever and that your answer is going to be negative. Who is right? 

• Liz
• Heather

Are the rules for multiplying integers the same for dividing integers? 

• Yes
• No