Question

Using the rules of multiplying and dividing integers, identify when an answer will be negative. (Select all that apply) Question 3 options: negative x positive positive ÷ negative positive ÷ positive negative x negative negative ÷ positive positive x positive negative ÷ negative positive x negative

Answer 1

Negative × positive = negative

positive ÷ negative = negative

negative ÷ positive = negative

positive x negative = negative

Explanation:

1. Negative × positive = negative

- × + = -

2. positive ÷ negative = negative

+ ÷ - = -

3. positive ÷ positive = positive

+ ÷ + = +

4. negative x negative = positive

- × - = +

5. negative ÷ positive = negative

- ÷ + = -

6. positive x positive = positive

+ × + = +

7. negative ÷ negative = positive

- ÷ - = +

8. positive x negative = negative

+ × - = -

Negative × positive = negative

positive ÷ negative = negative

negative ÷ positive = negative

positive x negative = negative

Note: when the signs are different, they will give negative

When the signs are the same, they will give positive