This math topic focuses on the basic principles of multiplying negative integers. It explores the rules of multiplication involving different signs, specifically highlighting that the multiplication of a positive and a negative integer results in a negative integer, and multiplying two negative integers results in a positive integer. The gradual progression through the questions aids in reinforcing these concepts, allowing learners to practice and understand the multiplication of negative and positive integers through various examples.

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Negative Integer Multiplication - Intro Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Negative Integer Multiplication - Intro (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Negative Integers - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/negative_integers_intro/
1
Multiplying a positive and a negative results in a negative
A LaTex expression showing {-2} multiplied by 4 = ?
a
-4
b
8
c
0
d
4
e
-8
f
0
2
Multiplying a positive and a negative results in a negative
A LaTex expression showing {-3} multiplied by 2 = ?
a
-2
b
-6
c
-8
d
2
e
-4
f
8
3
Multiplying a positive and a negative results in a negative
A LaTex expression showing {-1} multiplied by 1 = ?
a
3
b
-3
c
-1
d
1
4
Multiplying a positive and a negative results in a negative
A LaTex expression showing {-3} multiplied by 4 = ?
a
12
b
-8
c
20
d
-20
e
8
f
-12
5
Multiplying a positive and a negative results in a negative
A LaTex expression showing {-1} multiplied by 4 = ?
a
-4
b
-8
c
8
d
4
6
Multiplying a positive and a negative results in a negative
A LaTex expression showing {-3} multiplied by 1 = ?
a
5
b
3
c
-3
d
-5
e
-1
f
1
7
Multiplying two negatives results in a positive
A LaTex expression showing {-3} multiplied by {-3} = ?
a
6
b
3
c
-9
d
-6
e
-3
f
9