Question

Without multiplying, determine the sign of the product (−247,634)(183,758). (5 points)

a
The sign of the product is positive because a negative multiplied by a positive is a positive.

b
The sign of the product is negative because a negative multiplied by a positive is a negative.

c
The sign of the product is negative because the first number is negative.

d
The sign of the product is positive because the second number is positive.

Answer 1

if the signs are same the result of multiplication is always positive +
if the signs are different the result of multiplication is always negative -

Answer 2

+ x - = -
- x - = +
+ x + = +

Answer 3

If you are multiplying numbers with different signs then it's negative.