Question

Argue against the phrase,

"Two negatives always

make a positive."

Explain why this is not

always true in
mathematics.

Answer 1

It depends on what operation you are doing

Explanation:

in addition its false For Example: -2+(-2)= -4

in subtraction its false For Example -8 - (-2)= -6

in multiplication its true For Example: -8 x -3 = 24

in division its true For Example: -8/-2 = 4