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# What does a negative number multiplied by a negative number equal to?

Updated: 9/21/2023

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A positive number.

Positive Number x Positive Number = Positive Number

Positive Number x Negative Number = Negative Number

Negative Number x Negative Number = Positive Number

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Q: What does a negative number multiplied by a negative number equal to?
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A positive.
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