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How do you multiply a negative number by a positive number?
You multiply the numbers just like you would normally except that the product will have a negative sign. Example: -6 X 5 = -30. When you multiply a negative number and a positive number, the product will always be negative. Multiplying two positive numbers or two negative numbers will give you positive products.
What two numbers a negative and positive multiply to 72 and add up to -17?
A negative and a positive number will multiply to a negative number. Other than that, -9 and -8 will satisfy your conditions.
When you multiply a negative number by a negative number is the number positive or negative?
Positive A simple rule to remember this is when multiplying two numbers with the same sign, the result is ALWAYS positive. When multiplying two numbers with different signs, the results is ALWAYS negative.
Step by Step how to multiply negative numbers?
how to multiply negative numbers. 1. multiply the two numbers and first forget about the negative or positive signs. 2. Now look at the signs, if both numbers you multiplied were negative the answer is positive so what you have in step 1 above is the answer, if not, go to step 3. 3. One number is positive and one is negative so take your answer in step one and put a negative sign in front of it. 4. If there are more than 2 numbers, group them by pairs any way you want and follow this step by step for each pair.
Is the product of two positive integers always positive?
No the product of two integers will not always be a positive, because if you multiply a positive and a negative you'll get a negative.
