3) \( -6.98 \cdot 1.1= \)

Let's break it down! When you're multiplying -6.98 by 1.1, think of it as scaling -6.98 slightly larger but keeping the negative. The key here is handling the sign: a negative times a positive yields a negative result. So, the answer should be negative. You can calculate it directly or round -6.98 to -7 for a quick estimate before adjusting for precision. If you want to avoid mistakes next time, remember to line up your decimals carefully and keep track of your signs! Multiplication can be tricky with negatives, but just ask yourself: "Do I have a negative and a positive? Yes? Then it has to be negative!"