Multiply. (-11)(-4)(-2)

Name: Problem 33, Chapter 2: Prealgebra
Uploaded: 2020-07-30T22:35:36-08:00
Duration: 1 min 10 s
Channel: Christine Tabor
Description: Multiply. (-11)(-4)(-2)

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Key Concepts

Associative and Commutative Properties

The associative property states that the way in which factors are grouped does not change the product, while the commutative property states that the order of multiplication does not affect the result. These properties simplify calculations by allowing rearrangement and regrouping of factors to facilitate easier computation.

Properties of Negative Numbers

These rules govern how negative values interact during multiplication. When multiplying an even number of negative factors, the negatives cancel out, resulting in a positive product; when there is an odd number of negative factors, the final product is negative. This understanding is critical when performing arithmetic operations that involve negative values.

Multiplication of Integers

This concept involves combining integers through repeated addition and understanding how the sign of each integer affects the overall product. In multiplication, the product of two numbers is determined by the magnitude of the numbers and their respective signs, allowing students to work systematically with both positive and negative values.

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