Question

What is the product of (6)(-12)

Answer 1

The product of (6)(-12) is the same as 6 * -12. A positive multiplied by a negative is always a negative, unless there is a 0.
6 * -12 is basically 6 * 12 with a negative.
The product of (6)(-12) is -72

Answer 2

The product of these two numbers would be -72.