A nonzero product has 25 factors, 16 of which are negative. What is the sign of the products ? Explain

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anonymous · Answer

Well, if 16 of the factors are negative, then there are 8 sets of two negatives. Two negatives multiplied makes a positive. Therefore, the product of these pairs must be positive.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

What do you mean?

anonymous · Answer

Please at least rewrite it in your own words, as it will help you learn.

ashleyisakitty · Answer

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