SOLUTION: Using only division and multiplication, how can -1, -2, and -3 equal 1?

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Question 482773: Using only division and multiplication, how can -1, -2, and -3 equal 1?
Answer by richard1234(5390) About Me  (Show Source):
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I don't think it's possible. You can let ((-1) + (-2)) / (-3) = 1, but that uses addition.