Math

Question Find the value of 3×4-3 \times -4.

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions
1. We are multiplying two negative integers.
2. The multiplication rule for two negative numbers states that the product is positive.

STEP 2

Apply the multiplication rule for two negative numbers.
(a)×(b)=ab(-a) \times (-b) = ab
Where aa and bb are positive numbers.

STEP 3

In the given problem, a=3a = 3 and b=4b = 4. Substitute these values into the multiplication rule.
(3)×(4)=3×4(-3) \times (-4) = 3 \times 4

STEP 4

Multiply the two positive numbers.
3×4=123 \times 4 = 12

STEP 5

Conclude that the product of 3-3 and 4-4 is 1212.
3×4=12-3 \times -4 = 12

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