Final answer:
The answer depends on the signs of the numbers being multiplied or divided.
Step-by-step explanation:
When two positive numbers multiply, the answer has a +ve sign, e.g., 2x3 = 6.
When two negative numbers multiply, the answer has a +ve sign, e.g., (-4) x (-3) = 12.
When the two numbers multiplied have opposite signs, the answer has a -ve sign, e.g., (-3) x 2 = -6 and 4 x (-4) = -16.
When a number is divided by another number, it follows multiplication rules for the sign. For example,
2 ➗ 1 = 2,
-2 ➗ 1 = −2,
and 1 ➗ 2 = −–3.