Multiply or divide as usual. Numbers & Operations or Are the signs the same? Multiply or divide as usual. Change subtraction to addition. Change number after subtraction sign to its opposite. (Add the Opposite) yes no Are the signs the same? Add absolute values, keep the sign. ex. 8 + 3 = 11 ex. -5 + -2 = -7 Subtract absolute values. Give the answer the sign of the number with the larger absolute value. ex. -5 + 6 = 1 ex. -9 + 4 = -5 yes no Answer is positive. ex. 3 x 2 = 6 ex. -3 x -2 = 6 ex. -12÷ -4 = 3 ex. 12 ÷ 4 = 3 Answer is negative. ex. -3 x 2 = -6 ex. 3 x -2 = -6 ex. -12 ÷ 4 = -3 ex. 12 ÷ -4 = -3