Why does multiplying or dividing two negative numbers produce a positive? 984 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question91.19K March 22, 2020 0 Comments Why does multiplying or dividing two negative numbers produce a positive? In: Mathematics 7 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted March 22, 2020 0 Comments Multiplying is easier to grasp. Let’s go with a small problem. -2×2 Let’s label the negatives using dots. A ° is a negative. So -2 = °° If I have -2 two times that means I have °° °° So count how many negative dots we have. We have °°°°. Which is 4 negative counters. Or -4. You are viewing 1 out of 7 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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