Exploring Multiplication of Rational Numbers

In middle school, which symbol is commonly used for multiplication instead of 'X'?

• A division sign

• A minus sign

• A plus sign

• A dot

What does a negative value represent?

• Dividing value

• Removing value

• Adding value

• Multiplying value

If you build three groups of negative four, what is the total value?

• 12

• 0

• -12

• -4

What is the result of multiplying a positive number by a negative number?

• Positive

• Negative

• Undefined

• Zero

When you remove three groups of positive four, what is the remaining value?

• -12

• 12

• 2

• -2

What is the result of multiplying a negative number by another negative number?

• Undefined

• Zero

• Negative

• Positive

What is the product of 8 and -4?

• 12

• -32

• 32

• -12

What is the result of multiplying -6 by 3?

• 9

• -9

• 18

• -18

What is the product of -2/5 and 2/3?

• 4/15

• 2/3

• -4/15

• -2/3

What is the result of multiplying -2.3 by 1.7?

• 3.91

• -3.91

• 4.1

• -4.1