What is the product of (6) (-12)

The product of these two numbers would be - 72.

The product of (6) (-12) is the same as 6 * - 12. A positive multiplied by a negative is always a negative, unless there is a 0.

6 * - 12 is basically 6 * 12 with a negative.

The product of (6) (-12) is - 72