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Why does multiplying two negative numbers result in a positive number?

Asked by jrpowell (40562points) October 30th, 2007

This was explained to me in High School.. That was 15 years ago. Could someone explain the reasoning behind it to me? My math is rusty so clarity would be cool.

thanks.

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