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How do the signs of
factors affect their product?

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If a negative number is multiplied with a positive number, the result will be negative. If two positive numbers are multiplied, the result will be positive. If two negative numbers are multiplied, the result will also be positive.

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Answer:

If the factors have the same sign, the product will be positive, and if the factors have opposite signs, the product will be negative.

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