Obtain an answer to (-2) x (-3) x (-1) x 2.
Question 2 Assume that students understand: negative x positive = negative. Use the patterning model to show that negative x negative = positive.
The following multiplication must be the starting point for the series: (-3) x 4 = -12
Question 3
The number line model CANNOT be used to show that: negative x positive = negative. Why not?