1. Multiply or divide as usual.
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Are the signs the same?
Multiply or divide as usual.
Change subtraction to addition.
Change number after subtraction sign to its opposite.
(Add the Opposite)
yes no
Are the signs the same?
Add absolute values, keep the sign.
ex = 11
ex = -7
Subtract absolute values. Give the answer the sign of the number with the larger absolute value.
ex = 1
ex = -5
yes no
Answer is positive.
ex x 2 = 6
ex x -2 = 6
ex ÷ -4 = 3
ex ÷ 4 = 3
Answer is negative.
ex x 2 = -6
ex x -2 = -6
ex ÷ 4 = -3
ex ÷ -4 = -3