Without multiplying, determine the sign of the product (356,864)(−194,758). the 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.

The correct option is 2.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given expression is

(356,864)(−194,758)

We need to find the sign of the product (356,864)(−194,758) without multiplying.

Sign of two numbers               Sign of product

 ( + ) ( + )                                        ( + )

 ( - ) ( + )                                         ( - )

 ( + ) ( - )                                         ( - )

 ( - ) ( - )                                         ( + )

In the given expression first terms is positive and second term is negative.

The sign of the product is negative because a positive multiplied by a negative is a negative.

Therefore the correct option is 2.