# Multiplying Integers

Integers are multiplied in the same fashion as whole numbers, except that certain rules should be applied.

That's why it is strongly recommended, that you read first Multiplying Whole Numbers!!!

If you multiply integers with different signs, i.e. one is positive and another is negative, then multiply numbers ignoring minus and place minus in front of the result.

Example 1. Find 46 times (-21).

We find 46 times 21=966 and then place minus in front of result: -966.

So, 46 times (-21)=-966 .

Next example.

Example 2. Find -35 times 21.

We find 35 times 21=735 and then place minus in front of the result: -735.

So, -35 times 21=-735 .

• If you multiply two positive numbers, you're actually multiplying whole numbers.
• If you multiply two negative numbers, multiply numbers ignoring minuses, i.e. color(green)(-a times (-b)=a times b).

Example 3. Find 23 times 51.

23 times 51=1173.

Another example.

Example 4. Find -48 times (-19).

-48 times (-19)=48 times 19=912.

So, -48 times (-19)=912 .

Final example shows how to multiple more than two integers.

Example 5. Find -4 times (-2) times (-15).

We do such problems step-by-step.

First find -4 times (-2). -4 times (-2)=4 times 2=8.

Now we are left with 8 times (-15). 8 times (-15)=-8 times 15=-120.

So, -4 times (-2) times (-15)=-120 .

Now, it's your turn. Take pen and paper and solve following problems.

Exercise 1. Find 36 times (-21).

Exercise 2. Find -57 times 60.

Exercise 3. Find 6 times 10.
Exercise 4. Find -5 times (-20).
Exercise 5. Find 5 times (-25) times (-15).