Solve the Integer Multiplication: (-8) × 3

Question

Complete the following exercise:

(8)3= (-8)\cdot3=

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Solve
00:06 Negative times positive is always negative
00:14 And this is the solution to the question

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:

8×+3=24 -8\times+3=-24

Answer

24 -24