Question

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

negative

Answer 1

positive

Explanation:

Answer 2

Keywords:

Pair of numbers, negatives, law of signs, multiply

For this case we must say that it is obtained by multiplying any even number of negative numbers, that is, if a positive or negative number is obtained.

We must bear in mind that the Law of Signs states that:

`+ * + = +\\+ * - = -\\- * + = -\\- * - = +`

For example:

Let -a, -b, -c, -d negative numbers, we have:

• A pair:
  `(-a) * (- b) = + ab`

• Two pairs:
  `(-a) * (- b) * (- c) * (- d) = (+ ab) * (+ cd) = + abcd`

This is true for the multiplication of any pair of negative numbers.

So, the answer is: You get a positive number

Answer:

A positive number is obtained