Question

now, solve. 9·6 = 9 groups of 6 9·(-6) = 9 groups of -6 -54 54

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate 9 groups of 6

$9 \times 6 = 54$

Step2: Calculate 9 groups of -6

$9 \times (-6) = -54$

Answer:

• $9 \cdot 6$ (9 groups of 6) matches $\boldsymbol{54}$
• $9 \cdot (-6)$ (9 groups of -6) matches $\boldsymbol{-54}$