Solve Integer Multiplication: (-2) × 1 Step by Step

Question

Complete the following exercise:

(2)1= (-2)\cdot1=

Video Solution

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:

2×+1=2 -2\times+1=-2

Answer

2 -2