Math Antics
Integer Multiplication & Division
Why same signs make a positive and different signs make a negative.
Watch on YouTubeSame signs give a positive answer; different signs give a negative answer.
Read this first — it covers the idea in plain language with a worked example.
Multiplication and division follow the exact same sign rule, so you only have to remember one thing.
Evaluate (-6) × (-4) and (-20) ÷ 5.
Tip
Count the negative signs. An even number of negatives gives a positive; an odd number gives a negative.
A short video that walks through this topic.
Why same signs make a positive and different signs make a negative.
Watch on YouTubeTry a worksheet or work through some problems before the quiz.
A couple of questions to make sure this topic stuck. Retake as many times as you want.
Multiplying & Dividing Integers
What is (-8) × 3?