Calculate 3 × (-4): Multiplying a Positive and Negative Integer

Question

Complete the following exercise:

3(4)= 3\cdot(-4)=

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Solve
00:07 Negative times positive is always negative
00:12 And this is the solution to the question

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's remember the rule:

(+x)×(x)=x (+x)\times(-x)=-x

Therefore, the sign of the exercise result will be negative:

+3×4=12 +3\times-4=-12

Answer

12 -12