9. Replace the blank with an integer to make it a true statement.
(a) (–3) × _____ = 27 (b) 5 × _____ = –35
(c) _____ × (– 8) = –56 (d) _____ × (–12) = 132
(a)Given,
The product is positive, therefore there should be even number of negative integers.
(b) Given,
The product is negative, therefore there should be odd number of negative integers.
(c)
The product is negative, therefore there should be odd number of negative integers.
(d)
The product is positive, therefore there should be even number of negative integers.