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Example 5 × −6 = −30 therefore it is negative.

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How do you get a negative integer with a positive integer and a negative integer?

As long as the negative integer is greater than the positive integer, a negative integer will result from addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.


Does a positive integer multiplied by a negative integer equal a negative integer?

All negative integers, when multiplied by a positive integer, or vice versa, will result in a negative integer. I. E. 5*-5=-25


What sign do you get when you divide a positive integer by a negative integer?

If you divide a positive number (it doesn't really matter if it is an integer or a fraction) by a negative number, the result is negative.


What can you conclude about multiplication with negative numbers?

If you multiply a negative number with a positive number, the result will be negative. If you multiply two negatives, the result will be positive.


When you subtract a positive integer from a negative integer the result is always positive?

Yes because you are always adding.


When you subtract a negative integer from a positive integer the result is always positive?

Yes, because subtrating a negative number is the same thing as adding a positive number.


How do the rules for multiplying integers compare to the rules for dividing integers?

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If you add integers that are negative then your answer will be positive?

No. Adding negative integers will result in an integer that is more negative.


What does a negative multiply by a negative do?

A negative number multiplied by a negative number will result in a positive answer.


When you multiply a negative number by a positive number is the number positive or negative?

The result of multiplying a positive number by a negative number is a negative number.


Why does negative times negative give a positive result?

2 negatives equal a positive or if you multiply a negative by a positive it is larger negative if you multiply a negative and a negative it become positive because doing something negative times is getting bigger


Multiply 3 x -5?

8