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The same as two positive numbers.
-4 . & -10
Mean = (-4 + -10)/2
Mean = -14/2
Mean = -7
NB In mathemtical terms, the word, 'average' is NOT used. It is the MEAN.,
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Why does two negative numbers equal a positive?
They do not always. The sum of two negative numbers is negative.
The product of two posotive numbers or two negative numbers is?
The product of two positive numbers or two negative numbers is a positive number.
Is the average of a set of negative numbers is a positive?
The average of any group of numbers is always more than the smallest one and less than the largest one. If the numbers are all negative, then their average is negative too.
Is the answer still negative if both numbers that are being added are negative?
Yes, if you are adding two negative numbers then the answer will be a negative. However, if you are multiplying or dividing two negative numbers then the answer will be a positive number.
Is the product of two negative numbers always a real negative number?
No, the product of two negative numbers is always a positive.
