Calculate (-6) × (-6): Multiplying Identical Negative Numbers

Question

Choose the correct answer to the following exercise:

(6)(6)= (-6)\cdot(-6)=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's recall the rule:

(x)×(x)=+x (-x)\times(-x)=+x

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

6×6=+36 -6\times-6=+36

Answer

36 36