Multiplying 2 Negative Numbers

The video tutorial explains that multiplying two negative numbers results in a positive number. It provides examples, such as multiplying -3 by -4 and -12 by -4, to demonstrate this concept. The instructor emphasizes that this rule applies consistently, regardless of the numbers involved, and humorously notes that 'two wrongs make a right' only in mathematics.

What is the result of multiplying two negative numbers?

• A negative number

• A positive number

• Zero

• It depends on the numbers

If you multiply -3 by -4, what is the result?

• -12

• 12

• 7

• -7

Does the size of the numbers affect the rule that two negatives make a positive?

• Only if the numbers are even

• Only if the numbers are odd

• No, the rule is consistent regardless of size

• Yes, larger numbers result in a negative

What is the product of -12 and -4?

• 16

• -16

• -48

• 48

In the context of math, what does the phrase 'two wrongs make a right' mean?

• Two negative numbers multiply to a positive

• Two positive numbers multiply to a negative

• Two positive numbers multiply to a positive

• Two negative numbers multiply to a negative