Explain how you decide whether the final answer to a multiplication problem is
positive or negative. what if there are more than two numbers (i. e. -2*-3*-1*1)? be
sure you use complete sentences.

Explanation:

Regardless of the number of factors, the product will be negative if an odd number of factors are negative.

In the example, 3 of the factors are negative. 3 is an odd number so the product will be negative.

  -2*-3*-1*1 = -6

Of course, the product will be zero if any factor is zero, regardless of the signs of any other factors.

costs the what? what is the cost of the pants?

step-by-step explanation:

if it is $10, then the price is 14.

take 40% of the cost, and then add the cost.

40% of 10 = 4

4+10 = 14.