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Explain in your own words the rule for determining the correct sign when multiplying three or more real numbers?
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∙ 2010-03-13 03:06:10
If there is an even number of minus signs, the answer is positive; if there is an odd number of minus signs, the answer is negative.
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∙ 2010-03-13 03:06:10
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