SOLUTION: Why is anegative times a negative a positive

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Question 658378: Why is anegative times a negative a positive
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiplication of a negative and positive number yields a negative number - think "reverse the direction". Multiplication of a negative and another negative number yields a positive number - think "reverse the direction then reverse it back".

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