Determine the Sign: Solving 2 × (-2) Multiplication Problem

What will be the sign of the result of the next exercise?

2(2)= 2\cdot(-2)=

❤️ Continue Your Math Journey!

We have hundreds of course questions with personalized recommendations + Account 100% premium

Step-by-step video solution

Watch the teacher solve the problem with clear explanations
00:00 What will be the sign of the result?
00:07 Positive times negative always equals negative
00:20 And this is the solution to the question

Step-by-step written solution

Follow each step carefully to understand the complete solution
1

Understand the problem

What will be the sign of the result of the next exercise?

2(2)= 2\cdot(-2)=

2

Step-by-step solution

To solve the exercise you need to remember an important rule: Multiplying a positive number by a negative number results in a negative number.

()×(+)=() (−)×(+)=(−)
Therefore, if we multiply negative 2 by 2 the result will be negative 4.

That is, the result is negative.

+2×2=4 +2\times-2=-4

3

Final Answer

Negative

Practice Quiz

Test your knowledge with interactive questions

What will be the sign of the result of the next exercise?

\( (-2)\cdot(-4)= \)

🌟 Unlock Your Math Potential

Get unlimited access to all 18 Signed Numbers (Positive and Negative) questions, detailed video solutions, and personalized progress tracking.

📹

Unlimited Video Solutions

Step-by-step explanations for every problem

📊

Progress Analytics

Track your mastery across all topics

🚫

Ad-Free Learning

Focus on math without distractions

No credit card required • Cancel anytime

More Questions

Click on any question to see the complete solution with step-by-step explanations