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Simplifying 9(6)-9(6) and 9(6)-9(-6)

To simplify integer multiplication expressions like 9(6)-9(6) and 9(6)-9(-6), apply the rules for multiplying signed numbers:

  • 9(6)=54-9(6) = -54: Multiplying a negative integer by a positive integer results in a negative product.
  • 9(6)=54-9(-6) = 54: Multiplying a negative integer by another negative integer results in a positive product.

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