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

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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.


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

A positive.


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

Yes


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.


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 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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