Let's solve each multiplication problem step by step. The key rule to remember when multiplying integers is:
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Positive × Positive = Positive
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Negative × Negative = Positive
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Positive × Negative = Negative
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Negative × Positive = Negative
We'll apply this rule to each problem.
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Left Column:
1. $ 7 \times (-6) = -42 $
(Positive × Negative = Negative)
2. $ 8 \times (-9) = -72 $
3. $ 8 \times (-7) = -56 $
4. $ 9 \times (-9) = -81 $
5. $ 8 \times (-8) = -64 $
6. $ 6 \times (-8) = -48 $
7. $ 6 \times (-9) = -54 $
8. $ 9 \times (-7) = -63 $
9. $ 7 \times (-7) = -49 $
10. $ 8 \times (-6) = -48 $
11. $ 6 \times (-7) = -42 $
12. $ 7 \times (-9) = -63 $
13. $ 8 \times (-3) = -24 $
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Right Column:
14. $ 5 \times (-9) = -45 $
15. $ 9 \times (-8) = -72 $
16. $ 9 \times (-6) = -54 $
17. $ 6 \times (-1) = -6 $
18. $ 6 \times (-3) = -18 $
19. $ 5 \times (-7) = -35 $
20. $ 7 \times (-3) = -21 $
21. $ 4 \times (-3) = -12 $
22. $ 6 \times (-4) = -24 $
23. $ 3 \times (-9) = -27 $
24. $ 8 \times (-1) = -8 $
25. $ 1 \times (-3) = -3 $
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✔ Final Answers:
Left Column:
1. $-42$
2. $-72$
3. $-56$
4. $-81$
5. $-64$
6. $-48$
7. $-54$
8. $-63$
9. $-49$
10. $-48$
11. $-42$
12. $-63$
13. $-24$
Right Column:
14. $-45$
15. $-72$
16. $-54$
17. $-6$
18. $-18$
19. $-35$
20. $-21$
21. $-12$
22. $-24$
23. $-27$
24. $-8$
25. $-3$
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✔ All answers are negative because in every case, a positive number is multiplied by a negative number, resulting in a negative product.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of multiplying positive and negative numbers worksheet.