Solve (-4)×(-1): Multiplying Two Negative Numbers

Question

What is the answer to the following exercise?

(4)(1)= (-4)\cdot(-1)=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's recall the rule:

(x)×(x)=+x (-x)\times(-x)=+x

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

4×1=+4 -4\times-1=+4

Answer

4 4