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A negative and a negative can yield a positive result in some cases.
Subtraction
Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its negative value, which is positive. So if the subtracted number is larger in value, the answer will be positive.
(-4) - (-3) = (-4) + 3 = (-1) * the subtracted number was not large enough
(-4) - (-8) = (-4) + 8 = 4 *the subtracted number was large enough to yield a positive
Multiplication and Division
Whenever a negative number and a negative number are multiplied or divided, the negative signs "cancel out" and the result is positive.
(-2) x (-3) = 6
(-6) / (-3) = 2
A multiplication or division involving one negative and one positive will, however, have a negative result.
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When you have a negative and positive in math does it become a negative?
It depends on what you do with the negative and positive. If you multiply or divide a positive number and a negative number, then the answer is negative. If you add or subtract a positive number and a negative number, the answer could be negative or positive depending on the numbers involved. If you put a negative sign in front of a positive number, the result is a negative number. If you put a positive sign in front of a negative number (like +(-7)), the result is still negative.
If you replace a negative variable with a negative number does the number become positive?
Yes
Is a positive plus a negative make a positive or a negative?
Positive + Negative = Negative Negative + Negative = Positive Positive + Positive = Positive Negative + Positive = Negative
If you square a negative number does it become a positive number?
Yes.
How is dividing integers similar to multiplying integers with the resulting sign?
The rules for the sign (positive or negative) of the result of a multiplication is the same as division. For multiplication: Positive * Positive --> Positive Positive * Negative --> Negative Negative * Positive --> Negative Negative * Negative --> Positive For division: Positive / Positive --> Positive Positive / Negative --> Negative Negative / Positive --> Negative Negative / Negative --> Positive
When multiplying negative integers does it become negative or positive?
Negative times negative equals positive.
Is a negative subtract a negative a positive?
Yes. A negative subtracted by a negative is a positive. Just remember that two like signs become a positive sign, and two unlike signs become a negative sign.
When we lose something negative you become?
When we lose something negative you become positive.
When you lose something positive you become?
When you lose something positive you become negative.
How do you change a negative number into a decimal?
You divide the negative number by a positive number for it to stay positive. And you divide the negative number by a negative number for it to become positive.
Why multiplication of negative numbers equals positive?
When you multiply any number by a negative number you reverse its sign. So positive numbers become negative, and negative numbers become positive. That is the meaning of negative multiplication; it is reversal. This is similar to the way that adding a negative number has the same effect as subtracting a positive number. Negative is the opposite of positive.
What is a positive and negative ion?
when an atom loose electron it become negative ion and when it gains electron it become positive ion
Why does negative times negative give a positive result?
2 negatives equal a positive or if you multiply a negative by a positive it is larger negative if you multiply a negative and a negative it become positive because doing something negative times is getting bigger
Why does a positive ion bond with a negative ion?
To become more stable: positive+negative=neutral. Neutral is more stable than positive and/or negative.
Does boron become positive or negative when it loses electrons?
All atoms become positive ions when they lose electrons, and negative when they gain electrons.
What happens to a negative number with a positive exponent?
It will become a positive number.
What are negative and positive consequences of building civilization?
The negative consequences are that the natural world become reduced. The positive consequences are that the technological advances become increased.
