Determine the Sign of 6×3: Basic Multiplication Exercise

Multiplication Signs with Positive Numbers

What will be the sign of the result of the next exercise?

63= 6\cdot3=

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00:06 Let's think about what the sign of the result will be.
00:10 Remember, when you multiply a positive number by another positive number, the result is always positive.
00:20 And that gives us the solution to the question!

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Understand the problem

What will be the sign of the result of the next exercise?

63= 6\cdot3=

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Step-by-step solution

Let's remember the rule:

(+x)×(+x)=+x (+x)\times(+x)=+x

Therefore, the sign of the exercise result will be positive:

+6×+3=+18 +6\times+3=+18

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Final Answer

Positive

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Rule: Positive times positive always equals positive result
  • Technique: (+6)×(+3)=+18 (+6) \times (+3) = +18 shows both numbers positive
  • Check: Count actual objects: 6 groups of 3 gives 18 total ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Confusing multiplication with subtraction signs
    Don't think the × symbol means subtract = negative result! The multiplication sign (×) is different from the minus sign (−). Always remember that multiplying two positive numbers gives a positive answer.

Practice Quiz

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What will be the sign of the result of the next exercise?

\( (-2)\cdot(-4)= \)

FAQ

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Why is 6×3 positive when there's no + sign shown?

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When numbers have no sign in front, they are automatically positive! So 6 means +6 and 3 means +3. That's why 6×3=+18 6 \times 3 = +18 .

What's the difference between × and − symbols?

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Great question! The × symbol means multiply, while the − symbol means subtract or negative. They look similar but do completely different things in math.

Do I always need to write the + sign in my answer?

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You don't have to write +18, you can just write 18. But writing +18 helps show you understand that the result is positive, especially when learning about signs.

What if one number was negative instead?

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Then the rule changes! Positive × Negative = Negative and Negative × Positive = Negative. But since both 6 and 3 are positive here, we get a positive result.

How can I remember the sign rules?

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Think of it like this: Same signs = Positive result and Different signs = Negative result. Since +6 and +3 have the same (positive) signs, the answer is positive!

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