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Mathematical Rule for Total Yardage Loss

In a sports data model, the expression 3(-15) = -45 is used to represent a team receiving three penalties of 15 yards each. What is the specific mathematical rule for multiplying integers that explains why the final product (-45) is a negative number?

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