how is the product of 3 and -2 shown using integer tiles?
how is the product of 3 and -2 shown using integer tiles?
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Understand integer - tile representation
The product (3\times(- 2)) means we have 3 groups of - 2.
Step2: Identify the correct tile set
A negative integer is represented by a tile with a minus sign. We need 3 groups of 2 negative - tiles.
Answer:
The third option (the one with three groups of two negative tiles)