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Prove that the product of -1 and -1 equals to +1

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Multiplying two positive numbers or two negative numbers always equal a positive number
Multiplying a positive number and a negative number always equals a negative number

Example

1- 2x2=4. -3x(-4)=12

2- -2x2=(-4). -3x4= (-12)

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multiplying 2 negatives will equal a postive.
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