Solve 30 × (-2): Multiplying with Negative Numbers

Question

Complete the following exercise:

30(2)= 30\cdot(-2)=

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Solve
00:08 Positive times negative is always negative
00:17 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:

+30×2=60 +30\times-2=-60

Answer

60 -60