Question

Henry multiplies two negative numbers. Franklin multiplies a negative and positive number. Franklin claims his product is greater than Henry's because both Henry's numbers are negative and negative numbers are less than positive numbers. What would you tell Franklin?

I'm a little confused on this one. 10 points, okay?

Answer 1

Franklin is wrong when you multiply 2 negative numbers they come out as positive

Answer 2

Franklin is incorrect.

Explanation:

When you multiply a negative number by a positive number, you get a negative number. When you multiply a negative number by a negative number, you get a positive number. Therefore, Henry's product would be greater than Franklin's product.

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- Heather :)