Solve the Equation: Finding the Missing Factor in (-6)×?=-12

Question

Fill in the missing number:

(6)?=12 (-6)\cdot?=-12

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's remember the law:

(x)×(+x)=x (-x)\times(+x)=-x

Let's think about which number we need to multiply by 6 to get 12:

6×2=12 6\times2=12

Now let's put the numbers together with the appropriate sign as written in the law above, and we'll get:

6×(+2)=12 -6\times(+2)=-12

Answer

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