Jaden says the value of -10 × -10 = 100. Matty says the value of -10 × -10 = -100. Who is correct?

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Jaden is correct. The value of \(-10 \times -10\) is indeed \(100\). When you multiply two negative numbers, the result is a positive number. Therefore:

\[ -10 \times -10 = 100 \]

Matty's statement that \(-10 \times -10 = -100\) is incorrect.