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OpenStudy (anonymous):

If x<0 and y<0 then xy >0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes it is greater because both numbers must be a negative number an a negative times a negative is a positive

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So it's always true?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it is always true yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

But I don't get it .-.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a negative multiplied times a negative is always positive do you understand that?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes I just don't understand how to do the problem

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well both x and y are less than 0 anything less than 0 is a negative therefore it is greater than 0, say both x and y were -1, -1times-1=1 POSITIVE 1 which is greater than 0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ohhh I get it now thank you you are a lifesaver

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no prob

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