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A negative multiplied by a positive results in a negative number.

E.g. -2 x 3 = -6

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When you multiply a positive number by ba negative one what is the sign of the answer?

when you multiply a positive number by a negative number it is a negative. if u multiply a negative by a negative then it is positive


When you multiply a negative and positive is the answer positive or negative?

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If you multiply a negative by a negative is it a positive?

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What is the answer if you multiply a negative by a positive?

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Why negative times positive equals negative?

when you multiply something you increase the value. therefore, when you multiply a negative by a positive, you'll get a negative.


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