If you multiply four negative numbers, what is the sign of the product? If you multiply five negative numbers, what is the sign of the product? Based on the answers to these questions and the product rules, write a general rule for the sign of the product based on the number of negative numbers in the expression.

4 negatives:

(1) negative x (2) negative = positive x (3) negative = negative x (4) negative = positive

5 negatives:

(1) negative x (2) negative = positive x (3) negative = negative x (4) negative = positive x (5) negative = negative

even number of negatives would equal a positive answer

odd number of negatives would equal a negative answer