document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=11384>Question 11384</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Why does a positive integer multiplied by a negative integer equal a negative integer? I need the answer by monday. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Use this example:\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "4 x -2 = -8\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "If you loose 2 yards on a football field for 4 plays you are loosing a total of 8 yards.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "4 x -2 = -8 </SPAN>\n" );
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