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Question 76283: When does 2 negative numbers equal a positive number
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Answer by tutorcecilia(2152)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Two negative numbers equal a positive when multiplied.
Example: (-1)(-1)=1
Example: (-3)(-2)=6
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A negative and a positive number equal a negative number when multiplied.
Example: (-1)(1)=-1
Example: (-3)(2)=-6
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

When does 2 negative numbers equal a positive number

When they are multiplied.  Learn the two rules about two NEGATIVE numbers.

1. (a NEGATIVE number) TIMES (a NEGATIVE number) = (a POSITIVE number)

2. (a NEGATIVE number) PLUS (a NEGATIVE number) = (a NEGATIVE number)

Edwin
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