Question

Which product is negative?


A.


–3 • (–4) • (–9) • 0


B.


–2 • (–4) • 8 • (–1)


C.


6 • (–2) • (–3) • 1


D.


–7 • (–3) • (–5) • (–8)

Answer 1

You should multiply each choice out. Remember, a negative times a negative is a positive. A positive times a negative is a negative.

Answer 2

so a

Answer 3

No, because '0' is one of the factors in choice A. Anything times 0 is 0, which is neither a negative or positive number.

Answer 4

i think its b or d

Answer 5

im not really good so i come here

Answer 6

Well, someone did post the answer earlier. Well, what you can do is break it up into two parts.
If you multiply the first two factors, do you get a positive or a negative number?
If you multiply the last two factors, do you get a positive or negative number?

Answer 7

Let's look at choice B then.
The first two factors: -2 and -4. If we multiplied them, the answer would be +
The last two factors: 8 and -1. If we multiplied them, the answer would be -

Simplified, a positive times a negative is a negative number. So the answer is B.

Answer 8

well b is 8 and c is 12

Answer 9

-12 i meant

Answer 10

You don't have to actually do the math, you can just use the symbols.
So like in C:
postive * negative * negative * positive = positive; take it one step at a time

Answer 11

so not c either

Answer 12

No. Look at D.
Can you use the signs of the factors to figure out the sign of the answer?

Answer 13

oh its d thanks bunnies your the best :]

Answer 14

No, it's not D:
I told you it was B. I gave the explanation lol

Answer 15

There are 4 negatives in D. So when they multiply, it'll be a positive answer.

Answer 16

hey can you help me with one more????

Answer 17

No, I can't. I'm supposed to be studying for a test. I'm sorry.

Answer 18

its cool thanks bunnies