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OpenStudy (logan13):

What is the value of the expression? (–4)4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A positive number times a positive number equals a positive number. A positive number times a negative number equals a negative number. A negative number times a negative number equals a positive number.

OpenStudy (texaschic101):

neg times a pos is a neg and what is 4 x 4 ?

OpenStudy (logan13):

16

OpenStudy (texaschic101):

when the signs are different, the answer is negative. When the signs are the same, the answer is positive. Now this is just for multiplying/dividing. There are different rules when adding/subtracting with signs. Do not get them confused.

OpenStudy (logan13):

so -16

OpenStudy (texaschic101):

4 x 4 is 16.....but the signs are different, so it makes it a negative. Making your answer -16

OpenStudy (texaschic101):

you got it :) good job

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