IXL | Integer multiplication rules

Is ^–2 × ^–2 positive or negative?

positive

negative

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Is ^–3 × ^–3 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

^–3 is negative. Use the rule:

negative × negative = positive

So, ^–3 × ^–3 is positive.

Now check your answer by doing the math.

^–3 × ^–3 = 9

Yes, the answer is positive.

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