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I will assume you already agree that positive times negative is negative. Now consider this sequence:
-3 x 2 = -6
-3 x 1 = -3
-3 x 0 = 0
-3 x -1 = ???
What number would logically continue the sequence? The number to the right of the multiplication sign decreases by one at a time; the number to the right of the equal sign increase by 3 at a time, so the logical number is 3.
You might also reply, "To maintain the validity of certain mathematical rules, even for negative numbers - for example, the distributive property."
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Why don't negative numbers have square roots?
They can, but they are called imaginary numbers. This is because a "square" of something is the number that, when multiplied by itself, will equal the first number. A negative multiplied by a negative equals a positive, and positives can't turn into negatives on their own, so there are no square roots of negative numbers.
What is the rule for multiplying a negative times a positive number?
If two numbers are multiplied and one of them is negative, the answer will turn out negative. If the two numbers being multiplied are either both negative or both positive, the answer will turn out positive. Example: -2 * 2 = -4 -2 * -2 = 4 2 * 2 = 4
When you add two negatives what is the answer?
A negative ex. -4+(-4)=-8 The addition symbol between actually can turn into a subtraction symbol through very simple algebra because a positive times a negative is always a negative. So: -4-4=-8 is the same.
How do you turn 6 into a positive integer?
(6)
When multiplying do negative numbers turn positive?
A negative number multiplied by a negative number gives a positive product. EXAMPLE : Find the value of (-3) x (-4) -3 x (4 - 4) = -3 x 0 = 0....expanding the brackets gives -3 x 4 + (-3) x (-4) = 0 -12 + (-3) x (-4) = 0 Therefore (-3) x (-4) = 12 which is a positive number
Why don't negative numbers have square roots?
They can, but they are called imaginary numbers. This is because a "square" of something is the number that, when multiplied by itself, will equal the first number. A negative multiplied by a negative equals a positive, and positives can't turn into negatives on their own, so there are no square roots of negative numbers.
What is the rule for multiplying a negative times a positive number?
If two numbers are multiplied and one of them is negative, the answer will turn out negative. If the two numbers being multiplied are either both negative or both positive, the answer will turn out positive. Example: -2 * 2 = -4 -2 * -2 = 4 2 * 2 = 4
Subtracting negative and positive numbers?
Basically if there is an even number of negatives, then it turns to positive, but if there is an odd number of negatives then it is a negative: 3-(-3) there are two minuses so it is even so it will turn positive: 3+3=6 Or with: 3+(-3) there is an odd minus amount (1) so it is minus 3-3=0 which can be seen all the time with 3-3 can actually be 3-(+3)
What is your negatives?
You should always say negatives that are positives. For example, you can say you are a perfectionist that likes things done well. You can say you like control because you like everything to turn out right.
When you add two negatives what is the answer?
A negative ex. -4+(-4)=-8 The addition symbol between actually can turn into a subtraction symbol through very simple algebra because a positive times a negative is always a negative. So: -4-4=-8 is the same.
What could i do to turn my child's negative attitude into a positive one?
To turn a negative attitude into a positive one it is important to lead by example. A child will watch you and if they see you being positive they will also be positive.
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Bacteria got in, and multiplied.
How do you turn 6 into a positive integer?
(6)
How do you do positive an negative number?
To turn a negative number into a positive number...you can either multiply/times two negative numbers (eg -2 x -2 = 4) together or subtract a negative number (eg 3-(-3) = 3+3=6)
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