15 questions
When a number is next to another number that is in parenthesis you simply multiply.
Example: 2(-7) means 2 x 7
True
False
-10
7
2 x (-7) =
9
-9
-14
14
We can also show multiplication by using a small dot between two factors like this: 7 • 4
28
-28
11
Is the product of -5(-2) positive or negative?
Remember a product is the answer to a multiplication problem.
positive
negative
The product of a (negative)(negative) will always be positive.
Remember the socks rule: the two socks match is a good thing
never true
sometimes true
always true
The product of (positive)(negative) is always negative.
Remember the socks rule: if the two socks don't match its not a good thing
never true
sometimes true
always true
(Consider the meaning of multiplication.)
Given this expression, how many groups are there?
6 x (-4)
24
6
-4
-24
5 x (-2) could mean
add five groups of two sandbags
remove five groups of two balloons
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?
10
20
0
If you are completing your khan assignments and packet problems and asking for help when needed then you are...
doing your job and should expect to learn the math
not doing your job and should not expect to learn the math