Calculate (-2) × (-5): Step-by-Step Negative Number Multiplication

Question

Complete the following exercise:

(2)(5)= (-2)\cdot(-5)=

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Solve
00:07 Negative times negative is always positive
00:16 And this is the solution to the question

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's remember the rule:

(x)×(x)=+x (-x)\times(-x)=+x

Therefore, the sign of the exercise result will be positive:

2×5=+10 -2\times-5=+10

Answer

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