nevaehhampton0720
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  • 25-02-2021
  • Mathematics
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Can somebody explain how to multiply positive numbers against negative numbers (with an example)?

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rimsha81
rimsha81 rimsha81
  • 25-02-2021

Answer:

-7×-2= 14

7×2=14

-7×2=-14

7×-2=-14

u do the normal multiplication and just add the negative sign

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4060s
4060s 4060s
  • 25-02-2021

If a positive number multiplies a negative number, the answer is a negative number. (except 0)

Example:

-5 x 12

'Ignore' the minus sign first, calculate the numbers part, 5 x 12 = 60, and add the minus sign to the answer

-5 x 12 = -60

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