Math can sometimes feel like navigating a maze, right? Especially when you start throwing in negative numbers. But don’t worry! Understanding how negative and positive numbers interact is much simpler than it seems, and it all starts with a basic rule: negative times a positive.
Think of it like this: If you owe someone money and keep owing them more each day, your debt increases. That increasing debt is like negative times a positive. Let’s unravel this concept and make it crystal clear. We’ll break down how these interactions work in an easy and memorable way.