Multiply Integers: Understanding the Rule and Proof

This video tutorial explains how to multiply positive and negative integers, demonstrating with examples like +5 * -3 and -2 * +6. It uses integer counters to prove the rules and discusses the commutative property. The video also explains zero pairs and how they help in understanding multiplication with negative numbers. The conclusion reinforces the rule that multiplying a positive by a negative results in a negative product.

What is the final product when multiplying -2 by +6, and how do you arrive at that answer?

Describe the process of using zero pairs in multiplication.

Why is it easier to remember the rule for multiplying a positive number by a negative number?