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What does multiplying a number by -1 mean?

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It’s just the same like 1x7=7 :)
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Answer:

If the number being multiplied by -1 is positive it just turns it negative, but if the number being multiplied by -1 is also negative it becomes positive. Basically if flips the sign.

Explanation:

EX) 25 x -1 = -25

EX) -25 x -1 = 25

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