Question

Jenna multiplied four numbers together and then divided by -2 the result was a positive value which of the following statements must be true 1 an odd number of factors were negative 2 none of the factors were negative 3 and even number of factors were negative 4 all of the factors were negative

Answer 1

1. An odd number of factors were negative

Explanation:

The first is true.

If an odd number of factors were negative, you have a negative result.

When you divide a negative by a negative you have a positive.

In this case when you divide the negative product by - 2 you have a positive.