Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0134467795
ISBN 13: 978-0-13446-779-5

Chapter 9 - Basic Algebra - 9.3 Multiplying and Dividing Signed Numbers - 9.3 Exercises - Page 644: 1

Answer

To multiply two negative numbers, you can ignore or drop the signs of the factors and multiply. The product is positive.

Work Step by Step

The product of two numbers with the same sign is positive. This means the product of two negative numbers is positive. Thus, to multiply two negative numbers, you can ignore the signs of the factors and multiply. The product is positive.
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