In multiplication if one term is negative and one term is positive the results will always be

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Rina8888 [55]3 years ago

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The results will always be negative.

Cerrena [4.2K]3 years ago

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Hey there!

The answer is negative. In multiplication, if one term is negative and one term is positive, then the results will always be negative. For example, 2 x -1= -2. -3 x 4 =-12.

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