If multiplication is just repeated addition, then why when 2 negatives get multiplied they become a positive?

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If multiplication is just repeated addition, then why when 2 negatives get multiplied they become a positive?

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It’s a double negative.

Think of it like words:

He IS smart = positive

He is NOT smart = negative (has 1 negative)

He isn’t not smart = positive (has 2 negatives)

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