- Positive × positive = positive
Example: 9 × 8 = 72
- Negative × negative = positive
Example: (-12)(-11) = 132
- Positive × negative = negative
Example: (15)(-5) = -75
Example: 5 times Picksburg’s running back "the
trolley" was stopped for a loss of 2 yards. How many yards
rushing did he have?
Answer: -10
- Negative × positive = negative
Example: (-4)(11) = -44
Example: the Minnesota State golf team has 4 golfers that
are each –6 on their rounds for the day. What is the team
score?
Answer: -24
- If there are an odd number of negative
signs the answer is negative.
Example: (-5)(-2)(-7) = -70
- If there are an even number of negative
signs the answer is positive.
Example:
(5)(-2)(-7) = 70
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