Question

Without multiplying, determine the sign of the product (356,864)(−194,758).

The sign of the product is positive because a positive multiplied by a negative is a positive.

The sign of the product is negative because a positive multiplied by a negative is a negative.

The sign of the product is negative because the second number is negative.

The sign of the product is positive because the first number is positive.

Answer 1

always remember that:

(+)(+)=+
(-)(-)=+
(-)(+)=-

Answer 2

so which one do you think?

Answer 3

I think its C.. im not sure..

Answer 4

I'm not well with negatives and positives...

Answer 5

yep , you are right:)

Answer 6

BUT

Answer 7

positive
because (-)(-)(+)(-)(-)
all negatives cancel

Answer 8

thanks for the help ^^ that'll definately help in the future

Answer 9

reading the all the choices there is a much better explanation. so you should choose the best choice.

Answer 10

The sign of the product is negative because a positive multiplied by a negative is a negative.

this is the best choice because the signs of the two numbers matter not only the sign of one number. get it?

Answer 11

yeah c:

Answer 12

ok, btw, welcome to Openstudy :))