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When you times 2 positive numbers together, you get a positive answer.
When you times 2 negative numbers together, you get a positive answer.
When you times a positive number and a negative number, you get a negative answer.
(e.g. -2 x 4 is the same as -2 + -2 + -2 + -2, which is the same as -2 - 2 - 2 - 2 = -8)
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Why does a negative number times a negative number produce a positive number?
Negative times negative is always a positive.
What are some examples of real life situations to explain why a negative number times a negative number will give a negative number?
A negative number times a negative number gives you a POSITIVE number, not a negative number.
What does a positive times a positive times a negative equal?
A negative times a positive is a negative.
What is a positive number times a negative number?
a negative
When you multipulply negative number by positive number what do you get?
A negative number times a positive number is a negative number.
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