Why -4 x (-4) = 16 not -16? Simple...

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The reason why it is a positive 16 and not a negative 16, is because when you multiply a negative number with another negative number you will always get a positive number. But, if you multiple a negative number with a positive number, you will get a negative. So, in order for you to get a -16, the equation would have to be -4*4=-16.

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