Question

16 x -4 =
(need process)

Answer 1

`- 64`

Explanation:

Ignore any negative sign for now.

`16 * 4`

Use the algorithm method.

1 6

× 4

______

6² 4

Now consider the signs. One number is positive, and the other number is negative. Therefore, the result will be negative.

`16. \: - 4 = > negative`

Therefor, 16 × -4 = -64

`- 64`

Answer 2

-64

Explanation:

-16+-16+-16+-16=-64