Multiplying and Dividing Negative Numbers
7th Grade · Math · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can multiply and divide integers using rules for positive and negative signs.
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When multiplying or dividing integers, if there is an even number of negative signs, the answer is positive.
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When multiplying or dividing integers, if there is an odd number of negative signs, the answer is negative.
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When multiplying or dividing integers, you can ignore the signs at first, and then count the negative factors to decide if the answer is positive or negative.
