Mastering Multiplication and Division of Integers

What is the first step when multiplying integers?

• Divide the numbers and consider the signs

• Subtract the numbers and ignore the signs

• Multiply and divide the numbers and ignore the signs

• Add the numbers and consider the signs

If the signs in the original problem are the same, what is the sign of the answer?

• Negative

• Positive

• Zero

• Undefined

What is the result of 7 multiplied by -3?

• -10

• 21

• -21

• 10

What is the result of -6 divided by -2?

• 2

• -2

• 3

• -3

What is the result of 12 divided by -6?

• 2

• 6

• -6

• -2

What is the result of 8 multiplied by -4?

• 12

• -12

• 32

• -32

What is the sign of the answer when multiplying a positive and a negative number?

• Undefined

• Negative

• Zero

• Positive