Question

How is factoring an expression with negative

terms similar to factoring an expression with
positive terms?

Answer 1

When a negative number is multiplied by a positive number, the result is negative, according to multiplication laws.

Explanation:

Answer 2

When a negative number is multiplied by a positive number, the result is negative, according to multiplication laws. So, if a negative product has two elements, one of them must be negative and the other must be positive.

Explanation: