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Multiply. $$ (-2)(-11) $$

Name: Problem 85, Chapter 1: Intermediate Algebra : Concepts and Applications
Uploaded: 2020-07-11T08:14:13-08:00
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Description: Multiply. (-2)(-11)

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Intermediate Algebra : Concepts and Applications

Marvin L. Bittinger,… 10th Edition

Chapter 1, Problem 85

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Solved by Expert Ankit Gupta

07/11/2020

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Key Concepts

Multiplication

Multiplication is a fundamental arithmetic operation that combines equal groups of numbers to produce a product. It serves as one of the basic building blocks in mathematics, used for scaling, grouping, and repeated addition.

Negative Numbers

Negative numbers are numbers less than zero, representing quantities in the opposite direction of positive numbers. They are used to denote deficits, losses, or directions opposite to positive values in various mathematical and real-world contexts.

Rules for Multiplication of Negative Numbers

The rules for multiplying negative numbers dictate that the product of two numbers with the same sign (both negative or both positive) is positive, while the product of two numbers with different signs is negative. This principle is central in algebra and arithmetic to ensure consistency in operations involving signed numbers.

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