Math

Same signs positive, different signs negative

Same signs positive different signs negative

Helps you remember the sign when multiplying or dividing integers.

✨ Tap to flipSame signs positive different signs negative

When to use it

Use it any time you multiply or divide two integers to determine the sign of the result before calculating the value.

Example

$(-4) \times (-3) = +12$ because both signs are the same. $(-4) \times 3 = -12$ because the signs differ.

Common mistake

Applying the rule to addition and subtraction. It only works for multiplication and division.