All categories

2 years ago

What does multiplying a number by -1 mean?

Mathematics

2 answers:

Alex_Xolod [135]2 years ago

7 0

It’s just the same like 1x7=7 :)

OlgaM077 [116]2 years ago

6 0

Answer:

If the number being multiplied by -1 is positive it just turns it negative, but if the number being multiplied by -1 is also negative it becomes positive. Basically if flips the sign.

Step-by-step explanation:

EX) 25 x -1 = -25

EX) -25 x -1 = 25

You might be interested in

Write the expression as a product of expressions.

scoray [572]

Answer:

$a^2(ab^{3}-b^{2}-c^{2})$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

$a^{3}b^{3}-a^{2}b^{2}-a^{2}c^{2}$

Required

Factor

$a^{3}b^{3}-a^{2}b^{2}-a^{2}c^{2}$

Factor out $a^2$

$a^2(ab^{3}-b^{2}-c^{2})$

<em>The expression cannot be further factored</em>

8 0

2 years ago

Which equation describes a function that is NOT linear?

natka813 [3]

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

it’s the third one

5 0

2 years ago

The difference of twice a number and 3 is 11

Softa [21]

Let's break this down:

The difference: Something's gotta be subtracted
Twice a number: So 2 times a number, or n
and 3: So we gotta subtract 2n and 3
is 11: The final answer is 11
So altogether is:

2n - 3 = 11

7 0

3 years ago

What is a number that names a part of a whole or part of a whole group

Vitek1552 [10]

A number that names a part of a whole or part of a whole group is called a fraction.

4 0

2 years ago

Two thirds as a decimal

larisa [96]

2/3
=0.6666666... is your final answer. Hope it help!

4 0

2 years ago

Read 2 more answers