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In a problem involving money, a negative number can represent a debt or a loss. For instance, if an account balance is negative, it indicates that the account holder owes money rather than having funds available. Additionally, negative values can also signify expenses that exceed income, reflecting a financial shortfall.
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Why does the expression -a does not always represent a negative number?
* If "a" is positive, "-a" is negative.* If "a" is negative, "-a" is positive. * If "a" is zero, "-a" is zero. If you want to force a negative number, you can write -|a|, i.e., the negative of the absolute value.
Can -x represent a positive number?
Yes, if x is a negative number.
What is multiplying a negative number the same as?
Multiplying a negative number is always negative. There really is not a comparison for this type of math problem.
What does a decimal represent in a math problem?
It represents a number.
Is there a number that doesn't have a square root?
Any negative number, and infinity. However, a number (called "i") was created to represent the square roots of negative numbers.
HOW Can you use absolute to represent a negative number in a real-world situation?
use a absolute value to represent a negative number in the real world
Is a negative number added to a negative number positive or negative?
The answer to a problem that has a negative number added to a negative number would be negative.It would be a negative
Why does the expression -a does not always represent a negative number?
* If "a" is positive, "-a" is negative.* If "a" is negative, "-a" is positive. * If "a" is zero, "-a" is zero. If you want to force a negative number, you can write -|a|, i.e., the negative of the absolute value.
How can you use absolute value to represent a negative number in a real-world situation?
use a absolute value to represent a negative number in the real world
Is a negative number raised to an odd power always negative?
Yes. Any multiplication involving an odd number of negative operands will be negative (assuming non-zero operands).
Can -x represent a positive number?
Yes, if x is a negative number.
What is multiplying a negative number the same as?
Multiplying a negative number is always negative. There really is not a comparison for this type of math problem.
What does a decimal represent in a math problem?
It represents a number.
Is there a number that doesn't have a square root?
Any negative number, and infinity. However, a number (called "i") was created to represent the square roots of negative numbers.
Explain why x does not necessarily represent a positive number?
x may not always represent a positive number because there are equations that make a variable a negative number
Can pi be negative?
No. Pi is a set number, if it were negative (-3.14159...) it would not represent the ratio of radius to circumference.
What is the answer to the problem -24-25?
When you subtract a number from a negative number, the resulting answer answer is only more negative. To phrase the problem in words, what value is 25 less than negative 24? So your answer is -49
