multiplying integers

What does it mean to multiply integers?

Multiplying integers means combining a certain number of equal groups, where the numbers can be positive or negative.a \times b = c

What is the rule for multiplying two positive integers?

When you multiply two positive integers, the product is always positive.For example, 3 \times 4 = 12

What is the rule for multiplying a positive and a negative integer?

When you multiply a positive integer by a negative integer (or vice versa), the product is always negative.For example, 5 \times (-2) = -10 -7 \times 3 = -21

What is the rule for multiplying two negative integers?

When you multiply two negative integers, the product is always positive.For example, -6 \times (-4) = 24