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toporc

Lets try multiplying an odd number (say three) of negative numbers:
\(-2\times-3\times-4=6\times -4=-24\)
We get a negative answer!

TaeKwonDoIsDead

Answer:

Negative


Step-by-step explanation:

It is by definition that

  • multiplying EVEN number of Negative Numbers will give us a POSITIVE answer, and
  • multiplying ODD number of Negative Numbers will give us a NEGATIVE answer

Let's check.

Let's multiply 3 (odd number) negative numbers:

\((-2)(-2)(-2)=-8\)  [negative answer]

Let's multiply 4 (even number) negative numbers:

\((-2)(-2)(-2)(-2)=16\)   [positive answer]

So multiplying an odd number of negative numbers gives an answer that is negative.


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