Two negatives make a positive... One negative and one positive makes a negative right?

Question

I want to make sure because I'm studying for my algebra test. And I forgot my book.. D= Or else I wouldn't be on here asking.

I would ask a friend, but it's too early. Everyone's asleep.

Answer 1

when you're multiplying, yes

Answer 2

negative has an important role in algebra.addition is possible in everycases but negatives are impossible.negative sign has incredibly powerful values.in every algebra positive are referred as small values.addition of negative and positive the preference is given to the sumation of larger values.multiplication is curiously gives preference to negative.addtion depends on the values but multiplication depends on the signs the positive or negative.

Answer 3

what u r saying is right.2 negatives make a positive,2 positives make a positive and a negative and positive make a negative

Answer 4

if you're multiplying yes.
If youre adding, two negatives make a negative and one negative and a positive could give you either depending on the figures you're working with.

Answer 5

yes wen u multiplying then -,- makes +, and -,+ makes negative, wen u adding then if the digit with - sign is smaller, simply subtract, and if the digit with - sign is largerm then subtract and put a - sign in front of the result, alll the best for ur test

Answer 6

Yes, you have it right. Good luck on your test.

Answer 7

AlpineAlli is right, what you said is correct for multiplication.

Answer 8

yes thats correct

Answer 9

When you are multiplying them, yes.

Answer 10

If you multiply and divide, your answer is CORRECT.

Answer 11

correct