Multiplying and Dividing IntegersCount the minus signs. Even means positive, odd means…6th GradeSame signs give a positive answer. Differentsigns give a negative one. This holds for bothmultiplying and dividing.(−) × (−) = + · (−) × (+) = −6 × 318Both positive.(−6) × (−3)18Both negative — the answer is positive.(−6) × 3−18One negative, so negative.(−24) ÷ (−6)4Division follows exactly the same sign rule.THE COMMON MISTAKE✗ (−7) + (−3) = 21✓ (−7) + (−3) = −10The 'two negatives make a positive' rule is for × and ÷ only. It never applies to adding.Count the negative signs. An even number of them gives a positiveanswer; an odd number gives a negative.Multiplying and Dividing Integerswww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 6th Grade

Multiplying and Dividing Integers

Count the minus signs. Even means positive, odd means negative.

How to use it

The sign rule is different from the addition rule. That is the whole difficulty.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
6th Grade
Ages
11–12
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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