Mathematics - Integers - Multiplying and dividing integers - Sign Rules for × and ÷
5 steps: (1) Same signs = POSITIVE result. (+)(+)=+, (-)(-)=+. Examples: 5×3=15, (-4)×(-2)=8. (2) Different signs = NEGATIVE result. (+)(-)=-, (-)(+)=-. Examples: 6×(-3)=-18, (-5)×2=-10. (3) Division follows the SAME rules! (-12)÷(-3)=4, 15÷(-5)=-3. (4) Memory trick: 'Friend of friend = friend, enem