Negative Numbers Math Example 3

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Example 3

easy
Evaluate (−4)×(−7)×(−1)(-4) \times (-7) \times (-1).

Solution

  1. 1
    First pair: (−4)×(−7)=28(-4) \times (-7) = 28 (negative times negative is positive).
  2. 2
    Then: 28×(−1)=−2828 \times (-1) = -28 (positive times negative is negative).

Answer

−28-28
With three negative factors (an odd count), the product is negative. Count the negatives to quickly determine the sign.

About Negative Numbers

Negative numbers are numbers less than zero, used to represent direction, deficit, or values below a reference point.

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