Multiplying Positive and Negative Integers

In this video, Mr. J explains how to multiply a positive integer by a negative integer. He demonstrates this with two examples: 4 * -3 and 20 * -2. In both cases, he shows that the product of a positive and a negative integer is negative. The video emphasizes that multiplication is repeated addition and explains why the results are negative. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the key points.

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

• The result is always positive.

• The result is always negative.

• The result is zero.

• The result depends on the numbers.

If you multiply 4 by -3, what is the product?

• 3

• 12

• -12

• 0

Why is the product of 4 and -3 negative?

• Because both numbers are negative.

• Because 4 is greater than 3.

• Because 3 is a prime number.

• Because they have different signs.

How can you interpret the multiplication of 4 by -3 using addition?

• 4 + 3 + 3 + 3

• -3 + -3 + -3 + -3

• 3 + 3 + 3 + 3

• -4 + -4 + -4

What is the result of multiplying 20 by -2?

• 20

• -20

• -40

• 40

How many groups of -2 are there in the multiplication of 20 by -2?

• 15

• 20

• 25

• 10

What is the key takeaway from multiplying a positive integer by a negative integer?

• The product is the same as the positive integer.

• The product is zero.

• The product is always negative.

• The product is always positive.