Question

Please answer with evidence!!!!!

Without multiplying, determine the sign of the product (356,864)(−194,758). (5 points)
Group of answer choices

The sign of the product is positive because a positive multiplied by a negative is a positive.

The sign of the product is negative because a positive multiplied by a negative is a negative.

The sign of the product is negative because the second number is negative.

The sign of the product is positive because the first number is positive.

Answer 1

The sign of the product is negative because a positive multiplied by a negative is a negative.

Explanation:

Since you asked for evidence I will multiply even though the question asks you to solve without multiplying.

1×-1=-1

-1×-1=1

1×1=1

A negative multiplied by a positive is always negative. Doesn't matter which order you put it in. Meaning a positive multiplied by a negative is also always negative.

A positive multiplied by a positive is always positive.

A negative multiplied by a negative is always positive.

356,864 × −194,758 = negative sign answer