If x ×(-1)=-36,is x positive or negative.

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Solution

Consider the cases:

If A and B , both are of same sign.

AB = AB

If A and B are of opposite sign.

AB = -AB

Given

X * (-1) = -36

=> X is opposite sign of (-1)

Hence X is positive
=> X=36

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If x ×(-1)=-36,is x positive or negative.

Consider the cases: If A and B , both are of same sign. A*B = AB If A and B are of opposite sign. A*B = -AB Given X * (-1) = -36 => X is opposite sign of (-1) Hence X is positive => X=36

Consider the cases:

If A and B , both are of same sign.

AB = AB

If A and B are of opposite sign.

AB = -AB

Given

X * (-1) = -36

=> X is opposite sign of (-1)

Hence X is positive
=> X=36