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From: Stephen
Date: 29 Nov 2015 09:52:47
Message: <565b113f$1@news.povray.org>

On 11/29/2015 8:48 AM, Kenneth wrote:
> This particular example-- multiplying two negative numbers and getting a
> positive answer-- has always given me pause, philosophically. That might sound
> strange, coming from someone who considers himself (reasonably) math-literate;

Hmm! I tried to explain it using adding the number of times you want to 
multiply it. When I tried to multiply two negative numbers I am out by a 
factor of one. Now I am confused. :-(

Curse you Moriarty! ;-)
-- 

Regards
     Stephen

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