Let a and b be two non-zero rational numbers such that . Without assigning any numerical values, determine whether ab is positive or negative. Justify your answer.

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Given: ⇒ ⇒ Multiplying both sides by b : Since ab = -1, the product ab is negative. Hence, ab is negative.

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Let a and b be two non-zero rational numbers such that . Without assigning any numerical values, determine whether ab is positive or negative. Justify your answer.

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