Example Question - negative and positive number multiplication

Multiplying Negative and Positive Numbers

To solve the expression \((-3)(6)\), you simply need to multiply the two numbers together. When multiplying a negative number by a positive number, the result will be negative. The product of 3 and 6 is 18, so when you include the negative sign, the result is \(-18\). Therefore, the value of the expression \((-3)(6)\) is \(-18\).