
2 x (-7) =
We can also show multiplication by using a small dot between two factors like this: 7 • 4
Is the product of -5(-2) positive or negative?
Remember a product is the answer to a multiplication problem.
The product of a (negative)(negative) will always be positive.
Remember the socks rule: the two socks match is a good thing
The product of (positive)(negative) is always negative.
Remember the socks rule: if the two socks don't match its not a good thing
(Consider the meaning of multiplication.)
Given this expression, how many groups are there?
6 x (-4)
5 x (-2) could mean
if you were at a height of 10 in your hot air balloon then did this 5 x (-2), (added five groups of two sandbags) you would end up at a height of?
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