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Why is a negative multiplied by a negative equal to a positive?
A negative can be thought of as being the opposite of something. The opposite of a negative is positive so the negative of a negative is positive. Example: (-2)(-3) = (-1)(2)(-1)(3) = (-1)(-1)(2)(3) = (-1)2(6) = (1)(6) = 6
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 definition for opposites in math sixth grade math?
The opposite of x is -x.For example,the opposite of three is -3.The opposite of a negative number is positive.Fore example,the opposite of -7 is 7.
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 negative 2 over 3?
Oh, dude, the opposite of negative 2 over 3 is just 2 over 3. It's like flipping a pancake, you know? Negative becomes positive, and you're left with a fraction that's still chill. So yeah, it's all good, no need to stress about it.
How Minus 3 multiply minus 3 9?
-3 x -3=9 A rule in pre-algebra summarizes in a problem when their is an odd amount of odd - (negative numbers) then the answer is negative, if it is even is is positive.So the problem is asking, the opposite of three times the opposite of three equals 9, so lets take one of those opposites away. The opposite of three times three equals opposite of nine. (If you haven't noticed, negative and opposite are interchangeable.) And another opposite and get the original problem, the opposite of three times the opposite of three equals 9. So the opposite of the negative nine from the first multiply, is positive nine.Example-3 x 3= -9 (1 negative)-3 x -3= 9 (2 negative, the opposite of the opposite.)Tips- It is easier to think as two - - = +,DO NOT MISTAKE THIS WITH ++=+, IT DOES NOT EQUAL A NEGATIVE.THIS ONLY WORKS WITH MULTIPLYING AND DIVIDING.(in basic math)
Why is a negative multiplied by a negative equal to a positive?
A negative can be thought of as being the opposite of something. The opposite of a negative is positive so the negative of a negative is positive. Example: (-2)(-3) = (-1)(2)(-1)(3) = (-1)(-1)(2)(3) = (-1)2(6) = (1)(6) = 6
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 absolute value of negative number?
It's the opposite number Ex: -3 = 3
What does a negative number in parentheses mean?
depends ...... a. 7(-3) means 7 times (negative 3) b. (-1) negative # c. -(9) the opposite of nine
Negative 3 is the reciprocal so what is the opposite of negative 3?
Actually the reciprocal of any number is that number in the denominator instead of in the numerator. The reciprocal of -3 is 1 over -3.
What is the opposite of the absolute value of negative 30?
The opposite is: negative (the absolute value of negative 30).
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
What is the mathematical terms for opposite of?
opposite of mean "negative" so the opposite of x is negative x or -x.
What is the definition for opposites in math sixth grade math?
The opposite of x is -x.For example,the opposite of three is -3.The opposite of a negative number is positive.Fore example,the opposite of -7 is 7.
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 negative 2 over 3?
Oh, dude, the opposite of negative 2 over 3 is just 2 over 3. It's like flipping a pancake, you know? Negative becomes positive, and you're left with a fraction that's still chill. So yeah, it's all good, no need to stress about it.
