Multiplying and Dividing Negatives and Positives

(+6) x (-2) =

• 12

• 4

• -8

• -12

(+9) x (-7) =

• -63

• 72

• 57

• 65

-2x(-6)=

• 12

• -9

• 9

• -12

(-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

(-1) X (-4) =

• 4

• -3

• -4

• 5

2 x ( - 3 ) means 

•  take away two groups of 3 positives

• put down 2 groups of 3 negatives

• take away 3 groups of 2 negatives

• put down 2 groups of 3 positives

This image shows the following multiplication problem:

• 2 x ( - 3)

• 3 x (-2)

• - 2 x 3

• - 3 ( 2)

(- 2) x (- 3 ) = 

• 6

• -6

• 5

• -5