A negative number multiplied by a negative number will yield a positive number.
Since 405 is positive, using one negative number forces one to actually use two negative numbers. The pair -1x-405 would work for instance.
The first place to use negative integers was China around 200 B.C
First, subtract the absolute values of the integers, then use the greater absolute value's sign.
Anywhere where negative quantities exist.
You use a negative rational number when an answer is below zero.
Multiply the positive number by any negative number and it will result in a negative number.
Start at zero and move the value of the first number right (move left if negative) Then move up the value of the second number (down if negative)
The Chinese and Hindu were the first to use negative integers
A negative number multiplied by a negative number will yield a positive number.
You use a negative rational number when an answer is below zero.
Since 405 is positive, using one negative number forces one to actually use two negative numbers. The pair -1x-405 would work for instance.
The first place to use negative integers was China around 200 B.C
use a absolute value to represent a negative number in the real world
First, subtract the absolute values of the integers, then use the greater absolute value's sign.
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Anywhere where negative quantities exist.