If a non-zero positive number is multiplied by a non-zero negative number, what is the sign of the resulting product?

It depends on which number is larger

Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers Practice — Grade 9 math

1. The product of two negative numbers is a positive number. Following this rule, what is the value of the expression $(-8)(-6)$? The answer is ___.
2. If a non-zero positive number is multiplied by a non-zero negative number, what is the sign of the resulting product?
- A. Positive
- B. Negative
- C. It depends on which number is larger
- D. Zero
3. When multiplying numbers with different signs, the result is negative. Based on this, calculate the value of $(12)(-3)$. The result is ___.
4. A submarine descends at a rate of 4 meters per minute. What integer represents the change in its depth after 8 minutes?
- A. -32
- B. 32
- C. -12
- D. 4
5. To find the product of three numbers, multiply two at a time. What is the final value of the expression $(3)(-2)(-6)$? The answer is ___.
6. What is the value of the expression $-48 \div (-6)$? The answer is ___.
7. The temperature dropped by 28 degrees Celsius over 7 hours. What was the average change in temperature per hour, in degrees Celsius?
- A. 4
- B. -4
- C. -21
- D. -35
8. Evaluate the expression $\frac{2}{5} \div (-\frac{3}{4})$. The answer is ___.
9. Which of the following expressions results in a positive value?
- A. $(-100) \div 10$
- B. $50 \div (-2)$
- C. $(-36) \div (-9)$
- D. $40 \div (-8)$
10. Calculate the value of $-5.4 \div 0.9$. The result is ___.