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  • 19-10-2019
  • Mathematics
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Argue against the phrase,
"Two negatives always

make a positive."

Explain why this is not

always true in
mathematics.

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  • 19-10-2019

Answer:

It depends on what operation you are doing

Step-by-step explanation:

in addition its false For Example: -2+(-2)= -4

in subtraction its false For Example -8 - (-2)= -6

in multiplication its true For Example: -8 x -3 = 24

in division its true For Example: -8/-2 = 4

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