Question

Multiplying an even number of negative numbers gives an answer that is ______________ choose from:

-positive
-negative

Answer 1

positive

Explanation:

+ × + = +

+ × - = -

- × -= +

- × + = -

Answer 2

positive.

Explanation:

Remember, if the answer is positive, then it is because it has an EVEN number of negative numbers. But if there is an ODD number of negative numbers, then the answer would be NEGATIVE.

So multiplying an even number of negative numbers gives an answer that is positive.