Negative Integer Multiplication and Division - Intro

Level 1

This math topic focuses on introducing the multiplication and division of negative integers. The problems help students understand the rules for multiplying and dividing integers with different signs, emphasizing that the product or quotient of a negative and a positive integer is negative. The exercises are presented in a multiple-choice format, where students need to solve basic arithmetic operations involving negative numbers and select the correct answer from the options provided. This is part of a broader unit on negative integers.

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Negative Integer Multiplication and Division - Intro Worksheet

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Negative Integer Multiplication and Division - Intro
1
Multiplying two negatives results in a positive
A LaTex expression showing {-1} multiplied by {-4} = ?
a
-16
b
16
c
4
d
-4
2
Multiplying two negatives results in a positive
A LaTex expression showing {-2} multiplied by {-1} = ?
a
-4
b
2
c
-2
d
4
e
1
f
-1
3
Multiplying two negatives results in a positive
A LaTex expression showing {-2} multiplied by {-3} = ?
a
-9
b
9
c
-6
d
6
4
Multiplying a positive and a negative results in a negative
A LaTex expression showing {-4} multiplied by 3 = ?
a
-6
b
12
c
-12
d
6
5
Multiplying a positive and a negative results in a negative
A LaTex expression showing 4 multiplied by {-2} = ?
a
-8
b
10
c
8
d
-10
e
-14
f
14
6
Dividing two negatives results in a positive
A LaTex expression showing {-3} divided by {-1} = ?
a
6
b
-6
c
4
d
-4
e
3
f
-3
7
Dividing two negatives results in a positive
A LaTex expression showing {-2} divided by {-2} = ?
a
-2
b
1
c
2
d
-1
8
Multiplying a positive and a negative results in a negative
A LaTex expression showing {-2} multiplied by 3 = ?
a
-6
b
-3
c
3
d
12
e
-12
f
6