Why are negatives squared positive?
Since squaring a negative number is basically multiplying the negative number by the same negative number, the answer will be positive. Thanks for the A2A!
Is squared a positive?
Answer: Yes. If a number is squared, it becomes positive. The square of a number can be found by multiplying the number by itself. Explanation: The product of two negative numbers is always positive.
How is squared a negative?
“This is because to square a number just means to multiply it by itself. For example, (−2) squared is (−2)(−2)=4. Note that this is positive because when you multiply two negative numbers you get a positive result.” – This, of course, is the exact opposite of what was asked, but it’s the given response.