What is a negative times a positive?

The knowledge of positive numbers and negative numbers is useful for multiplying integers.

Answer: Negative times positive is negative. (-) × (+) = (-)

Let's understand what is negative times positive.

Explanation:

(‐) × (+) = (‐)

Example:

• (-4) × 11 = -44
• 5 × (-12) = -60

Thus, multiplying with a negative number will change the sign. A negative times a positive equals a negative.