Multiply 10 and (-1): Basic Integer Multiplication Exercise

Question

Complete the following exercise:

10(1)= 10\cdot(-1)=

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Solve
00:09 Positive times negative is always negative
00:15 And this is the solution to the question

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's recall the rule:

(+x)×(x)=x (+x)\times(-x)=-x

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

+10×1=10 +10\times-1=-10

Answer

10 -10