Without multiplying, determine the sign of the product (−468,256)(−183,758).

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

Question

Without multiplying, determine the sign of the product (−468,256)(−183,758).

 The sign of the product is positive because a negative multiplied by a negative is a positive.
 The sign of the product is negative because a negative multiplied by a negative is a negative.
 The sign of the product is negative because the first number is negative.
 The sign of the product is positive because the second number is negative.

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

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