Question

remember, you can think of 9·(-6) as 9 groups of -6. 9·6 9·(-6) 9 groups of 6 9 groups of -6

Explanation:

Step1: Match positive product to groups

$9 \cdot 6$ represents 9 groups of 6.

Step2: Match negative product to groups

$9 \cdot (-6)$ represents 9 groups of $-6$.

Answer:

• $9 \cdot 6$ → 9 groups of 6
• $9 \cdot (-6)$ → 9 groups of $-6$