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What is the result of two negatives?

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14y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

A positive.

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Do 2 negatives equal a positive yes or no?

Yes, when multiplying or dividing two negatives the result is a positive number.


What happens when two negatives are next to each other?

If you add two negative numbers, the result is negative.If you multiply two negative numbers, the result is positive.


What is the result of two negatives in division?

In division, two negative numbers result in a positive quotient. This is because dividing a negative number by another negative number cancels out the negatives, similar to how multiplying two negative numbers yields a positive result. For example, -10 divided by -2 equals 5.


Can you get a positive if you multiply two negatives?

Yes, not only can you get a positive, you will always get a positive result.


Why do two negatives cancel each other out?

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What do two negatives equal two?

When combining (adding) two negatives you get a negative. When multiplying two negatives you will get a positive.


What can you conclude about multiplication with negative numbers?

If you multiply a negative number with a positive number, the result will be negative. If you multiply two negatives, the result will be positive.


Two negatives equal what?

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When do two negatives make a positive?

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In algebra is there a rule that states multipling two negatives or adding two negatives equals a positive?

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Why -1 times -1 equals 1?

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Why does the number of negative factors affect the signs of the product in math equations?

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