IXL | Integer multiplication and division rules

Is ^–3 × ^–6 positive or negative?

positive

negative

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Is 5 × ^–10 positive or negative?

positive

negative

When 2 integers have the same sign, the product is positive:

positive × positive = positive

negative × negative = positive

When 2 integers have different signs, the product is negative:

positive × negative = negative

negative × positive = negative

5 is positive. ^–10 is negative. Use the rule:

positive × negative = negative

So, 5 × ^–10 is negative.

Now check your answer by doing the math.

5 × ^–10 = ^–50

Yes, the answer is negative.

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