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Please answer with evidence!!!!! Without multiplying, determine the sign of the product (356,864)(βˆ’194,758). (5 points)Group of answer choicesThe sign of the product is positive because a positive multiplied by a negative is a positive.The sign of the product is negative because a positive multiplied by a negative is a negative.The sign of the product is negative because the second number is negative.The sign of the product is positive because the first number is positive.

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Answer:The sign of the product is negative because a positive multiplied by a negative is a negative.Step-by-step explanation:Since you asked for evidence I will multiply even though the question asks you to solve without multiplying.1Γ—-1=-1-1Γ—-1=11Γ—1=1A negative multiplied by a positive is always negative. Doesn't matter which order you put it in. Meaning a positive multiplied by a negative is also always negative.A positive multiplied by a positive is always positive. A negative multiplied by a negative is always positive.356,864 Γ— βˆ’194,758 = negative sign answer