Question

Multiplying an odd number of negative numbers gives an answer that is _______________ choose from: positive negative

Answer 1

Lets try multiplying an odd number (say three) of negative numbers:
$-2\times-3\times-4=6\times -4=-24$
We get a negative answer!

Answer 2

Answer:

Negative

Step-by-step explanation:

It is by definition that

• multiplying EVEN number of Negative Numbers will give us a POSITIVE answer, and
• multiplying ODD number of Negative Numbers will give us a NEGATIVE answer

Let's check.

Let's multiply 3 (odd number) negative numbers:

$(-2)(-2)(-2)=-8$  [negative answer]

Let's multiply 4 (even number) negative numbers:

$(-2)(-2)(-2)(-2)=16$   [positive answer]

So multiplying an odd number of negative numbers gives an answer that is negative.