When you multiply - by positive does it = positive

Question

Does a negative times a positive equal a negative

Answer 1

Dear Val, 

 

The number of negative signs you are multiplying determines the sign of your product. 

 

If there is an EVEN number of negative signs being multiplied, it is POSITIVE.

 

Ex) (-)(+)(-)=(+) or (-)(-)(-)(-)=(+)

 

If there is an ODD number of negative signs being multiplied, it is NEGATIVE.

 

Ex) (-)(+)=(-) or (-)(-)(-)=(-) or (-)(+)(-)(-)(+)=(-)

 

I hope that helps!

Answer 2

yes it does, and a negative times a negative equals a positive