Why does multiplying two negative numbers equal a positive number?

Question

Why does multiplying two negative numbers equal a positive number?

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Answer 1

Think about it THIS WAY. 3 x -3 = -9, because it is literally three negative threes (-3 + -3 + -3).

to answer your question, -3 x -3 is negative three going a reverse negative three from zero (–3 + –3 + –3). Thus, in reality, 3 x 3 or 9