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How can you mathematically prove that -1*-1=1. Besides saying that negative times negative equals positive.

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Explanation:

-1 x -1 = 1

besides saying negative multiplied by negative gives positive, we can also say. -1 x -1=

same as -1²= 1

since we know that a negative number raise to the power of an even number changes to positive. that's how I understand your question

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