Negative Calculator

Using the Negative Number Calculator

The Negative Number Calculator is a tool designed to take a positive number and perform different operations to yield a negative result. Follow this step-by-step guide to use the calculator effectively.

Step 1: Enter a Positive Number

Positive Number: Locate the input field labeled “Positive Number”. This is a required field where you need to enter a positive number. Note that the validation requires this number to be zero or greater and can accept any number of decimal places.

Step 2: Select an Operation Type

Operation Type: Find the dropdown menu labeled “Operation Type”. Choose one of the following options based on the type of negative result you want:

• Basic Negative: This will simply negate the positive number.
• Absolute Value: This option will return the absolute value of the negative number calculated.
• Multiplicative Inverse: This will calculate the multiplicative inverse (or reciprocal) of the negative number.

Make sure to select one of the options as this is a required field.

Step 3: View Calculation Results

After entering the positive number and selecting an operation type, the calculator will compute the results which include:

• Negative Number: This field will display the resulting negative number based on the operation type selected. The value will be formatted to four decimal places.
• Difference from Original: This field indicates how much the resulting negative number differs from the original positive number, shown as an absolute value and formatted to four decimal places.
• Percentage Change: This field calculates the percentage change from the original positive number to the negative result. The value is displayed in percentage terms and formatted to two decimal places.

Use the results to analyze and understand the transformation of the positive input through your selected operation.