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Minus into plus is equal to _____.


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Since, the multiplication of a positive and a negative integer results in a negative integer.

In general, for any two positive integers a and b we can say

a×-b=-a×b=-a×b

Hence, minus into plus is equal to minus i.e.,

-×+=-.

For example:

-2×3=-2×3=-6-5×4=-5×4=-20

Hence, minus into plus is equal to minus.


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