I think so. I understand subtraction but not addition, multiplication, or division.
Hi I have a problem. We learned about integers in school today but I have absolutely no idea what we learned and we have an exam tomorrow
Alright, let's start by knowing that 0 is neither negative nor positive. Okay?
Of course you don’t remember. Did you learn all operations?
Sounds simple enough, what about multiplying and dividing?
Alright
For Eg -5 + -6-5 and -6 have the same sign, so the answer will be -11
I will give you some key information and then help you with problems. When you are adding integers, if the numbers have the same signs then you keep that sign.
So I know that you multiply normally, but I don’t know what to do with the signs.
I think I do! Can we talk about multiplication and division now?
In multiplication you multiply the numbers normally, but if they have the same signs the answer will be positive, and if they have different signs the answer is negative.
Sure! What do you know so far?
Yes! Multiplication seems pretty easy! What about division?
YES. Okay, so tell me if I’m wrong: -7 x -8 = 56 and -7 x 8 = -56?
Since you found multiplication simple, you’re in luck because division follows the exact same rules! Obviously you divide not multiply, but the rest is the same!
Nope, you got it right!
I think I’m ready, Thank you!
Alright! Wait, before you leave, let me know if I'm good with division and addition too: -9 / 3 = -3 and -8 + -9 = -17?
You are correct. Do you think you are ready for school tomorrow