SOLUTION: Im trying to help my son with signed numbers. What are the basic rules for the signs in a equation? Its been a while. Thanks for your help! Linda

Question 670482: Im trying to help my son with signed numbers. What are the basic rules for the signs in a equation? Its been a while.
Thanks for your help!
Linda
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If you have variables, like , , and
For multiplication:

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For addition with parentheses:

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Hope this helps

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