Solve Integer Multiplication: 1 × (-1) Step by Step

Question

What is the answer to the following exercise?

1(1)= 1\cdot(-1)=

Video Solution

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:

+1×1=1 +1\times-1=-1

Answer

1 -1