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If we multiply a negative integer by a negative integer, the sign of the evaluated value would be

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Negative
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Positive
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Either positive or negative
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Cannot be determined
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Solution

The correct option is B Positive
If we multiply a negative integer by a negative integer, the sign of the evaluated value would be POSITIVE.

For an example, let's multiply 2 by 5.

2×5=(1)×2×(1)×5=(1×1)×(2×5)

We know that (1×1) manifests 1 step jump in an interval of 1 to the right of 0, which concludes at 1. So, 1×1=1.

2×5=1×(2×5)=1×10=10

Hence, the multiplication of two negative integers always gives a positive value.


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