Solve the Equation: Finding the Missing Factor in (-3)⬜ = -15

Question

Fill in the missing number:

(3)=15 (-3)\cdot⬜=-15

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Find the unknown
00:08 Negative times positive always equals negative
00:10 Therefore the unknown is positive
00:14 Now let's find the unknown
00:27 And this is the solution to the question

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's remember the rule:

(x)×(+x)=x (-x)\times(+x)=-x

Let's think about what number we need to multiply by 3 to get 15:

3×5=15 3\times5=15

Now let's put the numbers together with the appropriate sign as written in the rule above as follows:

3×(+5)=15 -3\times(+5)=-15

Answer

5 5