Question

Can you describe multiplying and dividing signed numbers in the real world?

Answer 1

@Abhisar

Answer 2

another word we use for multiplication is product

Answer 3

quotient = divide
product = multiply
the product of two `negative ` numbers would be positive
the product of two positive numbers would be positive


when you divide two`negative` numbers you will get positive number
so in short
the product and division of two numbers with same signs
would be `positive`
and with different signs it will give you `negative ` answer
here are some example

-2 times -2 = `4` ( both numbers are negative )
2 times 2 = `4` (both numbers are positive )

-2 times 2 =-4 ( different sign so answer would be negative )

division
-2/-2 =1 ( same signs = positive answer )
-4/2 = -2 ( different signs = negative answer )

Answer 4

does it make sense ?

Answer 5

yes @Nnesha

Answer 6

so this is the answer?

quotient = divide
product = multiply
the product of two negative numbers would be positive.
the product of two positive numbers would be positive.
when you divide two`negative` numbers you will get positive number.
the product and division of two numbers with same signs
would be positive and with different signs it will give you a negative answer
For example : -2 times -2 = 4 ( both numbers are negative )
2 times 2 = 4 (both numbers are positive ) So since both numbers are negative the answer becomes a positive.