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Sign Rule – Unlike Signs Product
publish date: 2026/05/07 07:22:11.103922 UTC
Complete the rule:
To multiply a positive integer and a negative integer, multiply their absolute values. Then make the final answer (1).
Correct Answer
(1) negative
Explanation
Unlike signs → negative product. For example: \(5 \times (-3) = -15\). Multiply the absolute values (\(5 \times 3 = 15\)), then apply the negative sign.
Reference
Mathematics for college students