Question

Find -xy, for x = -75.9 and y = 2.6.
All I need to know is if -'s cancel out in this problem

Answer 1

Answer: 197.34

Explanation:

-xy = -(x)(y) = -(-75.9)(2.6) = 197.34

an even number of negative signs makes a positive.

an odd number of negative signs makes a negative.