In multiplication, a negative times a positive has a negative answer. if both are positive or both are negative, the answer is positive. 5 * -5 = -25 -5* -5 = 25
in divisions say you have -5/5 = -1 -5/-5= 1 5/-5= -1
in addition and subtraction, subtracting a negative means to add the two numbers. adding a negative means to subtract the second number.
