SOLUTION: I am having a problem multiplying a negative decimal number and a positive number, please help me? Thank you. (-2.5)(20)

Algebra ->  Algebra  -> Decimal-numbers -> SOLUTION: I am having a problem multiplying a negative decimal number and a positive number, please help me? Thank you. (-2.5)(20)      Log On

Ad: Algebra Solved!™: algebra software solves algebra homework problems with step-by-step help!
Ad: Algebrator™ solves your algebra problems and provides step-by-step explanations!

   


Question 123324: I am having a problem multiplying a negative decimal number and a positive number, please help me? Thank you.
(-2.5)(20)

Answer by sajankumar(7) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
it is a simple question.
Just remember this negative times negative is always positive and positive times positve is always positive but if negative thime positive is always negative. so your question is negative times positive or(-2.5 times 20)
anyway this is the answer
-2.5*20=-50