Question

How is the process of dividing integers similar to the process of multiplying integers? Select your answer from the drop drown menu to complete the explanation. In both cases, if the signs of the initial numbers are the same, the answer will be [ Select ] . If the signs are different, the answer will be [ Select ] .

Answer 1

In both cases, if the signs of the initial numbers are the same, the answer will be positive. If the signs are different, the answer will be negative

Explanation:

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Signs of results of multiplication and division

If two non-zero numbers have the same sign, and they are multiplied together, the end result will be positive.

For instance:

`2 * 4 = 8`

2 and 4 are positive; so, 8 is positive

`-2 * -4 = 8`

-2 and -4 are negative; so, 8 is positive

If two non-zero numbers have different signs, and they are multiplied together, the end result will be negative.

For instance:

`-2 * 4 = -8`

-2 is negative, and 4 is positive; so, -8 is negative

`2 * -4 = -8`

2 is positive, and -4 is negative; so, -8 is negative