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Use a pattern to explain the sign - Online practice 2

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Extend the product pattern n x (-4) through n = 2, 1, 0, -1, -2. Each decrease of 1 in n increases the product by 4. This explains why two negative factors give a positive product. Check division by multiplying quotient and divisor; a zero divisor is never allowed.

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  1. Write the five products for n = 2, 1, 0, -1, -2 when the other factor is -4.
  2. Calculate (-6) x 4 and (-6) x (-4).
  3. Calculate 24 / (-4) and give a multiplication check.

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