Understanding Multiplication of Negative Numbers

What determines whether the result of multiplying negative numbers is positive or negative?

• The smallest number in the set

• The largest number in the set

• The number of negative numbers

• The sum of the numbers

If you multiply -2, -3, and 2, what will be the sign of the result?

• Undefined

• Zero

• Negative

• Positive

In the example -2 * -3 * 2 * -4, how many negative numbers are there?

• One

• Four

• Three

• Two

What is the result of multiplying 2, -3, 2, and -4?

• -24

• -48

• 24

• 48

How does the number of negative numbers affect the sign of the product?

• Odd number of negatives results in a positive product

• Even number of negatives results in a negative product

• Odd number of negatives results in a negative product

• The sign is always positive