Solve (-1) × 3: Basic Integer Multiplication Practice

Question

What is the answer to the following exercise?

(1)3= (-1)\cdot3=

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Solve
00:07 Negative times positive always equals negative
00:13 And this is the solution to the question

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's recall the law:

(+x)×(x)=x (+x)\times(-x)=-x

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

1×+3=3 -1\times+3=-3

Answer

3 -3