Why does -1 multiplied by -2 equal 2?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/16/2019

First of all, pretend the negatives aren't there. What is 1 multiplied by 2? 2, right? And a negative number multiplied by a negative number always equals a positive number. So, the answer to -1 x -2 = 2.

Hope this helps!

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