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Problem

Multiplication of integers:
\$ (- 4) times (- 3) \$

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Step

The two integers are

\$ - 4,- 3 \$

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Formula

Applying the rule of Multiplication of two negative signs gives a positive sign:

\$ ( - ) times ( - ) = ( + ) \$

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Step

Let us multiply both negative integers

\$ (- 4) times (- 3) \$

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Step

After multiplication we get

\$ 12 \$

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Solution

Therefore, the multiplication of integers is \$ 12 \$.

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Sumup

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Choices

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Choice-A

This option is incorrect because when we multiply two negative numbers like −4 and −3, the result will be positive. So, it can’t be 16

Wrong 16

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Choice-B

This option is incorrect because it doesn’t show the result of multiplying −4 and −3. It’s not the right step

Wrong 8

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Choice-C

This option is correct. When we multiply −4 and −3, we get a positive 12. Remember, multiplying two negative numbers results in a positive number.

Correct 12

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Choice-D

This option is incorrect because the product of −4 and −3 is not 14. It’s positive 12.

Wrong 14

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Answer

Option

C

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Sumup

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