Multiplying and Dividing Negative Numbers
Practice multiplying and dividing integers, including negative numbers, to build a strong foundation in number sense for 6th grade math.
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Multiplying and Dividing Negative Numbers
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Read each question carefully and solve. Remember the rules for multiplying and dividing negative numbers!
1. When you multiply a negative number by a positive number, the answer will always be .
2. When you divide a negative number by a negative number, the answer will always be .
3. The product of two negative numbers is a number.
4. The quotient of a positive number and a negative number is a number.
5. Which expression has a positive answer?
(-5) × 3
12 ÷ (-4)
(-8) ÷ (-2)
-7 × 0
6. If a temperature drops by 2 degrees Celsius each hour for 4 hours, what is the total change in temperature?
8 degrees Celsius
-8 degrees Celsius
2 degrees Celsius
-2 degrees Celsius
7. -9 × 4 =
8. -20 ÷ (-5) =
9. 7 × (-6) =
10. -48 ÷ 8 =
11. The product of -3 and -7 is a negative number.
True
False
12. Dividing a positive number by a negative number always results in a negative quotient.
True
False
13. A submarine descends at a rate of 50 feet per minute. How far will it descend in 3 minutes?
14. Sarah withdrew $10 from her bank account each day for 5 days. What is the total change in her bank account balance?
Visualize multiplication on a number line. For example, 3 × (-2) means 3 jumps of -2.