What is the multiplication property of -1

The video tutorial explains the multiplication property of -1, demonstrating how multiplying a positive number by -1 results in a negative number. It uses the example of multiplying 7 by -1 to show that the result is -7. The tutorial also highlights the commutative property, indicating that the order of multiplication does not affect the result, as shown by rewriting -7 as -1 * 7. Finally, the concept is generalized with the number 8, emphasizing that any negative number can be expressed as -1 times a positive number.

What is the result of multiplying 7 by -1?

• 0

• -7

• 1

• 7

Which property allows us to change the order of multiplication without affecting the result?

• Identity Property

• Commutative Property

• Distributive Property

• Associative Property

How can -7 be expressed using the multiplication property of -1?

• 7 * -1

• -1 * 7

• 7 + -1

• -1 + 7

What does the multiplication property of -1 imply for any negative number?

• It is equal to zero.

• It can be expressed as 1 multiplied by a negative number.

• It is always greater than zero.

• It can be expressed as -1 multiplied by a positive number.

If you have a negative number, how can you rewrite it using the multiplication property of -1?

• As 1

• As a positive number

• As -1 multiplied by a positive number

• As 0