Do two neg make a positive?

Two negatives cancel each other out.
It's a negative. “Don't not do it” means “please do it”. Two negatives cancel out and make a positive, in maths as well as in speech.
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Can 2 negatives make a positive?

English grammar is unlike math: two negatives do not make a positive.
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What happens when you have 2 negatives?

So, two negatives make a positive, and if that satisfies you, then you don't need to read any more.
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Does a negative and a negative make a positive?

Two negatives make a positive, so a negative number times a negative number makes a positive number. If you look at it on the number line, walking backwards while facing in the negative direction, you move in the positive direction. For example. -2 x -4 are both negative, so we know the answer is going to be positive.
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Are double negatives wrong?

A double negative is when two negative words or constructions are used within a single clause. Sentences with double negatives are not grammatically correct . . . and they're confusing. That's because double negatives cancel each other out and make a positive.
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How do you use double negatives?

Double negatives are two negative words used in the same sentence. Using two negatives usually turns the thought or sentence into a positive one. Double negatives are generally discouraged in English because they are considered to be poor grammar and they can be confusing.
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Why would someone use a double negative?

Essentially, a double negative is when you use two negatives in a single clause. This construction is widely considered unacceptable in formal language, but many writers and speakers use double negatives to intensify or emphasize a negative meaning. In a double negative, the words effectively cancel each other out.
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What is a double negative called?

A double negative is a construction occurring when two forms of grammatical negation are used in the same sentence. Multiple negation is the more general term referring to the occurrence of more than one negative in a clause.
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What does a negative plus a negative?

therefore when we add negative plus negative term then the result will be in negative . Whenever we Add two negative integers results in a sum of absolute value of integers with a negative sign.
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Can 2 pregnancy tests say positive and 2 say negative?

It's also possible to get a positive test result followed by a negative result. If you use two different pregnancy tests, this could be the result of varying test sensitivity. Wait a few days and test again. You also may no longer be pregnant.
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Does adding two negatives make a negative?

Adding two negatives always makes a negative. Subtracting two negatives could make zero, a negative, or a positive depending on how the two negatives compare to each other. Multiplying or dividing two negatives always makes a positive.
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What are the chances of being pregnant after two negative tests?

“The false negative rate, if done appropriately, is less than 1%.” If someone waits until the appropriate point in their menstrual cycle and ensures that their urine is concentrated enough at the time of testing, then it's highly unlikely that an at-home pregnancy test will provide incorrect results, he explains.
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Can too much pee on a pregnancy test make it negative?

Yes! Drinking too much water — or any liquid — can affect a pregnancy test. The hormone hCG is more concentrated in your urine first thing in the morning. If you haven't missed your period yet, your hCG level may not be high enough to be detected in more diluted urine.
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Is it better to dip a pregnancy test or pee on it?

Should I dip my home pregnancy test in urine, or pee on it? Most tests allow you to either place the absorbent tip in your urine stream for (usually) five seconds or dip the tip in a collected urine sample for five to 20 seconds. Accuracy is not dependent on the method as long as you follow the instructions.
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Why do I feel pregnant but test negative?

Is it possible to be pregnant and get a negative pregnancy test result? Yes, it is possible. Getting a negative result doesn't mean you're not pregnant, it may just mean your hCG levels are not high enough for the test to detect the hormone in your urine.
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How does a pregnancy test look if positive?

A positive pregnancy test result will typically either show up as a plus sign, two double lines, or one line in a results circle or window, though there are other kinds of test results, including the digital ones that show the word "yes" or "pregnant" when they're positive.
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Can a very faint line be negative?

Can faint lines also denote a negative result? In most cases, faint lines result from HCG detection and can denote a true pregnancy, an early pregnancy loss or a false positive pregnancy. However, there are a few instances where faint lines on a pregnancy test can also result in negative results.
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Is a very very faint line a positive pregnancy?

HCG is normally only present in your body if you are pregnant. Any positive line, no matter how faint, means your result is pregnant. Levels of hCG in your body will increase over the course of your pregnancy. If you test early, your hCG levels may be still be low and you'll see a faint positive line.
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How many negative pregnancy tests should I take?

If you get a negative result and want to be extra sure, take a second test. Just be sure to wait a few days—taking a second test in the same sitting won't give you a different result. When should you take a pregnancy test?
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How long can you test negative but be pregnant?

Your hCG won't be high enough to detect until six days after conception. If you took the test too early, then the test will read negative even if you are pregnant.
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What are the signs of hidden pregnancy?

Hidden Pregnancy Signs
  • Abdominal swelling (a baby bump)
  • Fatigue.
  • Lack of menstruation.
  • Lower back pain.
  • Nausea.
  • Increased appetite.
  • Unexpected weight gain1.
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