SOLUTION: The problem is: "Condensee the three rules for multiplying signed numbers into
two rules--one for multiplying numbers with the same sign and
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: The problem is: "Condensee the three rules for multiplying signed numbers into
two rules--one for multiplying numbers with the same sign and
one for multiplying numbers with different signs".
I thought it might be: A neagative plus a negative equals a positive.
I was wondering if this is right.
This question is from textbook Gateways to Algebra and Geometry
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Rule #1: (-)(-)=(+) or (+)(+)=(+) [if the signs are the same, the answer is positive. the same rule applies for division]
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Rule #2: (-)(+)=(-) or (+)(-)=(-) [if the signs are different, the answer is negative. the same rule applies for division]
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