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The opposite of negative is positive
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Why is negative multiply negative equal to positive?
Negative in English terms means "opposite." Multiplication can represent "of". So, negative times negative is the "opposite of the opposite." And the opposite of an opposite is the same, hence positive, because "same" is the opposite of "opposite" and positive is the opposite of negative. So if you put it into English words, it actually makes some sense. In essence, negative and negative "cancel out."
Is the opposite of a negative number sometimes negative?
The question is somewhat ambiguous since you do not define "opposite". If what you are asking is: is the negative of a negative sometimes negative, the answer is: No, never.
What is the opposite of -(-36)?
The opposite of opposite is same, like or similar. A double negative leads to the original identity of the term. So the answer is same or identical.
What do you call two lines with opposite reciprocal slopes?
perpendiculars("Opposite" is a pretty arbitrary condition in math. The slopes are negative reciprocals.)and by negative that person means the opposite of what it is already, negative or positive, it's not always negative
What the meaning of opposite in maths for kids to understand?
opposites somehow like a positive number is the opposite of a negative and a negative number is the opposite of a positive
Why is negative multiply negative equal to positive?
Negative in English terms means "opposite." Multiplication can represent "of". So, negative times negative is the "opposite of the opposite." And the opposite of an opposite is the same, hence positive, because "same" is the opposite of "opposite" and positive is the opposite of negative. So if you put it into English words, it actually makes some sense. In essence, negative and negative "cancel out."
What is the opposite of the absolute value of negative 30?
The opposite is: negative (the absolute value of negative 30).
What is the mathematical terms for opposite of?
opposite of mean "negative" so the opposite of x is negative x or -x.
Can a negative sign can be read as the opposite of?
It is the sign that is opposite, not the number But if the number magnitude is the same, it is correct to say that ,for example, negative 6 is the opposite of positive six. But negative 4 is not the opposite of negative 8, for example
Is the opposite of a negative number sometimes negative?
The question is somewhat ambiguous since you do not define "opposite". If what you are asking is: is the negative of a negative sometimes negative, the answer is: No, never.
If a is negative then -a is positive proof?
if a is bad, then negative bad or not bad is good.-a means the opposite of a. Since a is negative and the opposite of a negative is positive, -a is positive.
What is the opposite of the opposite of negative nine?
The opposite of the opposite is the original value, -9.
Are the product of two opposite numbers positive?
No. The product of two opposite numbers is always negative. Negative x positive = negative and Positive x negative = negative
What is opposite of posited?
The opposite polarity or charge is negative. The opposite of a numeral or balance is also negative, or deficient. The opposite of (being) positive would be unsure or uncertain.
What is the opposite of positive?
The opposite polarity or charge is negative. The opposite of a numeral or balance is also negative, or deficient. The opposite of (being) positive would be unsure or uncertain.
Is the opposite of a negative number always sometimes or never a negative number?
never a negative number * * * * * ... true if, by opposite, you mean the additive inverse. However, the multplicative inverse is also an opposite. And the multiplicative inverse of a negative number is always negative.
What is the opposite of -(-36)?
The opposite of opposite is same, like or similar. A double negative leads to the original identity of the term. So the answer is same or identical.
