We are told that x is a negative number. Circle the correct response below (either negative or positive)

a) 4x is a negative/positive number

b) 1 - x is a negative/positive number

a - negative

b - positive

Step-by-step explanation:

a) if a positive number is multiplied by a negative number, the result will be negative.

b) 1 - (x) so negative multiplied by negative is positive and you add up the 1 in the end.

you can try it with - 1

4^-1=-4

1 - (-1) = 1+1=2