Solve (-3)×(-5): Multiplying Two Negative Numbers

Question

What is the answer to the following exercise?

(3)(5)= (-3)\cdot(-5)=

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Solve
00:09 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:

3×5=+15 -3\times-5=+15

Answer

15 15