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Multiplying negative integers

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To: Teacher2Teacher Service
Date: Oct 13, 1998 at 19:45:10
Subject: Multiplying negative integers 

I am seeking new ways to show why a negative times a negative equals a
positive. I need concrete examples that would help my kids to "see" the rule,
not just memorize it. Can you help?

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