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Multiplying Positive and Negative Integers

20 questions

6th - 9th Grade

Mathematics

Multiplying Positive and Negative Integers is a free printable mathematics worksheet for students in Grades 6–9. Its 20 multiple-choice questions focus on determining the sign of a product from the signs of its factors, recognizing that zero is neither positive nor negative, and finding products such as -6 × 5, -6 × -7, and 6 × (-3). Students apply the sign rules for integer multiplication to select both the correct sign and numerical value. This worksheet is useful for introducing, reviewing, or checking students’ fluency with multiplying integers. The multiple-choice format helps teachers quickly identify whether a student is confusing same-sign and opposite-sign products, or calculating the magnitude incorrectly. A complete answer key is included, making this free printable worksheet practical for classwork, independent practice, homework, or formative assessment.

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Multiplying Positive and Negative Integers

Total questions: 20

Name
Class
Date
1.

A positive number times a positive number will give you an answer that is __________.

(+)×(+)=(?)\left(+\right)\times\left(+\right)=\left(?\right)  

a)

negative

b)

positive

c)

zero

d)

it depends

2.

A negative number times a negative number will give you an answer that is __________.

(−)×(−)=(?)\left(-\right)\times\left(-\right)=\left(?\right)  

a)

negative

b)

positive

c)

zero

d)

it depends

3.

A positive number times a negative number will give you an answer that is __________.

a)

negative

b)

positive

c)

zero

d)

it depends

4.

A negative number times a positive number will give you an answer that is __________.

(−)×(+)=(?)\left(-\right)\times\left(+\right)=\left(?\right)  

a)

negative

b)

positive

c)

zero

d)

it depends

5.

Zero is __________.

a)

negative

b)

positive

c)

neither negative nor positive

d)

both positive and negative

6.

-6 x 5

a)

-30

b)

30

c)

36

d)

-36

7.

-6 x -7

a)

-24

b)

24

c)

42

d)

-42

8.

6 x (-3)

a)

-12

b)

12

c)

18

d)

-18

9.

-6 x (-3)

a)

-12

b)

12

c)

18

d)

-18

10.

-7 x 4

a)

-28

b)

28

c)

-14

d)

14

11.

7 x -4

a)

28

b)

21

c)

-21

d)

-28

12.

6 x -2

a)

12

b)

21

c)

-12

d)

-21

13.

-9 x -4

a)

36

b)

63

c)

-36

d)

-63

14.

-18 x 2

a)

32

b)

-32

c)

-36

d)

36

15.
(4)(3)
a)
12
b)
-12
c)
7
d)
-7
16.
2 x 5
a)
10
b)
-10
c)
7
d)
-7
17.

−7×−8-7\times-8  

a)

56

b)

-56

c)

-15

d)

15

18.

−11×−12-11\times-12  

a)

132

b)

-132

c)

-23

d)

23

19.

10 ×−310\ \times-3  

a)

-3

b)

-70

c)

-7

d)

-30

20.

15×−415\times-4  

a)

60

b)

75

c)

-75

d)

-60

Answer Key

Multiplying Positive and Negative Integers

Total questions: 20

1.
b)

positive

2.
b)

positive

3.
a)

negative

4.
a)

negative

5.
c)

neither negative nor positive

6.
a)

-30

7.
c)

42

8.
d)

-18

9.
c)

18

10.
a)

-28

11.
d)

-28

12.
c)

-12

13.
a)

36

14.
c)

-36

15.
a) 12
16.
a) 10
17.
a)

56

18.
a)

132

19.
d)

-30

20.
d)

-60

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What does the Multiplying Positive and Negative Integers worksheet cover?

This Grade 6–9 mathematics worksheet uses 20 multiple-choice questions to practise the sign rules for integer multiplication and calculate products such as -6 × -7 and -18 × 2. Students determine whether a product is positive or negative, identify zero as neither positive nor negative, and then apply those rules to find numerical answers.

How can I use this worksheet to teach the signs of integer products?

Start with the worksheet’s sign-focused questions: have students explain why two positive or two negative factors produce a positive product, while factors with opposite signs produce a negative product. Then ask students to use that rule before calculating examples such as -6 × 5, -6 × -3, and -9 × -4, discussing whether an incorrect choice came from the sign rule or the multiplication itself.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this integer multiplication worksheet?

Watch for students choosing a positive answer when the factors have opposite signs, or choosing a negative answer when both factors are negative. Students may also identify zero as positive or negative, or select the correct sign but an incorrect magnitude, such as confusing -36 with -32 for -18 × 2.

How do I assign and grade this multiplying integers worksheet?

The worksheet is available on Wayground as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz, and it includes a complete answer key for all 20 multiple-choice questions. You can grade printable submissions by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app, while the digital quiz supports online assignment and grading.

How can I differentiate this worksheet for students who need different levels of reading or visual support?

In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size to make the sign questions and integer expressions easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language while preserving its multiple-choice format.

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