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22 November, 07:33

Argue against the phrase,

"Two negatives always

make a positive."

Explain why this is not

always true in

mathematics.

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  1. 22 November, 07:38
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    It depends on what operation you are doing

    Step-by-step explanation:

    in addition its false For Example: - 2 + (-2) = - 4

    in subtraction its false For Example - 8 - (-2) = - 6

    in multiplication its true For Example: - 8 x - 3 = 24

    in division its true For Example: - 8/-2 = 4
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