1. **State the problem:** Multiply $-68$ by $-92$. 2. **Recall the multiplication rule for signs:** - Multiplying two negative numbers results in a positive number. 3. **Multiply the absolute values:** $$68 \times 92$$ Calculate step-by-step: $$68 \times 90 = 6120$$ $$68 \times 2 = 136$$ Add these results: $$6120 + 136 = 6256$$ 4. **Apply the sign rule:** Since both numbers are negative, the product is positive. 5. **Final answer:** $$-68 \times -92 = 6256$$