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Depends on the context. It could mean that you owe 16.

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Q: What is the meaning of the number negative 16?
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Why is it impossible to find the square root of a negative?

Because for a number to be a square number it must have a number which when multiplied by it self=that number. For example: 36 is a square number because 6x6=36 16 is a square number because 4x4=16 A negative number such as -16 is not a Square Number because -4x-4=16 not -16 because a negative times a negative is a positive. -4x4=-16 but these numbers aren't the same therefore -16 isn't a square number. This is why negative numbers cant be Square Numbers


What is negative 16 over 5 in a mixed number?

Negative 16 over 5 in a mixed number = -31/5


Is the square root of negative 16 a transcendental number?

No it is an Imaginary Number√-16 = 4ii is the square root of negative one


When a number is negative can you put the negative sign after the number If I say 1- is this considered negative or not?

1- has no meaning.


The product of a number and 3 is -16?

19


How do you prove a negative number divided by another negative number results in a positive answer?

-16 ÷ -2 = (-1)(16)/(-1)(2) = 16/2 = 8


What is 12 -4?

16?


Is -16 an integer or a rational number?

-16 is both a negative integer and a rational number


Is 16 less than 13?

16 is greater than 13 but negative 16 or -16 is less than negative 13 or -13. The larger the negative number the smaller is its value..


What is positive 16 minus negative 3?

When you subtract a negative number, it has the same effect as adding a positive number. Therefore, in this instance, 16 - (-3) = 16 + 3 = 19.


What is negative 4 times postitive 4?

-16. A negative number multiplied by a positive number always yields a negative result.


Is negative 16 over negative 2 a rational number?

Yes any number that can be expressed as a fraction is a rational number