Question

problem 2
what is $3 \cdot (-6)$?
you can think of 3 groups of $-6$ as repeatedly counting by $-6$ to the left on the number line.
$3 \cdot (-6) = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply sign multiplication rule

A positive times a negative equals a negative.

Step2: Calculate absolute value product

$3 \times 6 = 18$

Step3: Assign correct sign

Apply the negative sign from Step1 to the product.

Answer:

$-18$