Question

Complete each statement about multiplying positive and negative integers using word positive or negative. Then provide an example for each statementA. Positive + PositiveB. positive + negativeC. negative + negative

Answer 1

A) Positive

B) Negative

C) Positive

Explanation:$\begin{gathered} A)\text{ Positive }\times\text{ positive:} \\ +\text{ }\times\text{ + = +} \\ mu\text{ltiplication of same signs gives positive sign} \\ \text{Positive }\times\text{ positive = positive} \\ \text{Example: +5 }\times\text{ +6 = +30} \end{gathered}$$\begin{gathered} B)\text{ Positive }\times\text{ negative:} \\ +\text{ }\times\text{ - = -} \\ m\text{ ultiplication of opposite signs give negative sign} \\ \text{Positive }\times\text{ negative = negative} \\ \text{Example: +3 }\times\text{ -2 = -6} \end{gathered}$$\begin{gathered} C)\text{ Negative }\times\text{ Negative} \\ -\text{ }\times\text{ - = +} \\ mu\text{ltiplication of same signs gives positive sign} \\ \text{Negative }\times\text{ Negative = positive} \\ \text{Example: -7 }\times\text{ -8 = +56} \end{gathered}$