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That's just the way it works. Same with dividing two numbers.

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Q: Why when you multiply two negative numbers you a positive?
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When multiply two negative numbers the answer is?

When you multiply 2 negative numbers the answer will be positive, ALWAYS


When you multiply two negative numbers is the answer negative or positive?

always positive


What are the rules for multiplying integers?

Positive x Positive =Positive Positive x Negative= Negative Negative x Positive= Negative Negative x Negative =Positive


If you multiply two negative numbers will it equal a negative or positive number?

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All poitive numbers have two square roots a positive and as negative and why?

This is because if you multiply two negative numbers you get positive.


When you multiply two negative numbers do you get a positive?

Yes


What sign do you get when you multiply two negative numbers?

A positive.


What can you conclude about multiplication with negative numbers?

If you multiply a negative number with a positive number, the result will be negative. If you multiply two negatives, the result will be positive.


How do you multiply a negative number by a positive number?

You multiply the numbers just like you would normally except that the product will have a negative sign. Example: -6 X 5 = -30. When you multiply a negative number and a positive number, the product will always be negative. Multiplying two positive numbers or two negative numbers will give you positive products.


How do you multiply a negative by a negative?

When multiplying two negative numbers you multiply as you would with regular positive numbers the product will ALWAYS be positive. Example: -3 x -3 = 9


Is positive times positive negative?

A positive number times another positive number will give you a positive answer. If you multiply two negative numbers together, you will also have a positive answer. The only way to get a negative answer is if you multiply a positive by a negative.


What two numbers do you add to get 0 and multiply to get 80?

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