The 4 TYPICAL PROBLEMS of Multiplying Integers

Problem Write The

product

Draw: Use integer tiles to represent the problem

The total:

3x5 3 groups of +++ +++ +++  15 15

4 positives ++ ++ ++

3 x -5

-3 x 5

-3 x -5
 SIGN-OF-PRODUCT Table
Signs of two integers Sign of the Product

a and b axb
+ +
+ -
- +
- -
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