Which of the following properly shows the properties of negative numbers?
a.) -7 • 3 = -21 b.) 8 • (-2) = 16
c.) -7 • (-2) = -14 d.) 5 • (-7) = 35

Question

Which of the following properly shows the properties of negative numbers?
	a.) -7 • 3 = -21 		b.) 8 • (-2) = 16
	c.) -7 • (-2) = -14 		d.) 5 • (-7) = 35

directrix · Answer

@jenniferbeach

If you multiply a NEGATIVE number times a NEGATIVE number, the product is POSITIVE.

If you multiply a POSITIVE number times a NEGATIVE number, the product is NEGATIVE.

Knowing these two rules, look at your options. Which is the one that is correct?