Integer Multiplication
 

Integer Multiplication:

Multiply the numbers.

If the both signs are the same, make the answer is positive.

If the signs are different, make the answer negative.

The following are examples of multiplying integers.

Multiplying Integers
  Multiply the numbers.   Are both signs the same? If both signs are the same, make the answer positive.

  Otherwise, make the answer negative.
       -11(-9)            99              yes             99
    8(9)            72              yes             72
   -9(13)           117              no          -117
    51(-9)           459              no          -459

 

Check Your Understanding

Experiment with multiplying decimals ....

  1. Enter two numbers between -1000 and 1000.
  2. Think what you believe the answer should be.
  3. Click the button "Check" and check your answer.
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