1x2=2
1x1=1
1x0=0
Because the result decreases gradually, so we can predict that:
1x(-1)=(-1)
If
1x(-1)=(-1),
then
(-1)x2=(-2)
(-1)x1=(-1)
(-1)x0=0
Using the equations above, we can predict that
(-1)x(-1)=1
So, when two neg. no. are multiplied together, the result will be a pos. no.