In this lesson we will discussed how to multiply integers correctly. Integers are simply whole numbers (not fractions) that can have a negative or positive signs. Before we start lets focus on the different combinations a negative and positive sign gives when multiplied together and against themselves.
| Multiplying Integers Rules | Product |
| (-) x (+) | – |
| (+) x (-) | – |
| (-) x (-) | + |
| (+) x (+) | + |
Note: – : negative sign
+: positive sign
x: multiplication sign
Make sure to commit the rules listed in the table above to memory.
