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Operations on Integers

Mathematics — First Preparatory

Operations on Integers

Multiplication and division

Multiplication and division

Signs Result Example
positive × positive positive 3 × 4 = 12
negative × negative positive (−3) × (−4) = 12
positive × negative negative 3 × (−4) = −12
negative ÷ positive negative (−36) ÷ 4 = −9
negative ÷ negative positive (−48) ÷ (−6) = 8
  • When multiplying more than two numbers, count the negative factors.
  • If their number is even, the product is positive.
  • If it is odd, the product is negative.
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