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Question 1
(-4)(-3) =
Responses
A -12-12
B 1212
Question 2
(8)(-5) =
Responses
A -40-40
B 4040
Question 3
(-2)(-2)(-2)(-2) =
Responses
A -16-16
B 16

Answer 1

Let's solve each of the multiplication problems step by step.

Question 1: \((-4)(-3)\)
When multiplying two negative numbers, the result is positive.
\((-4)(-3) = 12\)
So, the correct answer is B: 12.

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Question 2: \((8)(-5)\)
When multiplying a positive number by a negative number, the result is negative.
\((8)(-5) = -40\)
So, the correct answer is A: -40.

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Question 3: \((-2)(-2)(-2)(-2)\)
This can also be interpreted as multiplying two negative numbers together first, which gives a positive result.
\((-2)(-2) = 4\) (positive)
Then, multiplying the results has \(4\) with the remaining \((-2)(-2)\):
\((-2)(-2) = 4\)
So, combining both positive \(4\):
\[ 4 \times 4 = 16 \]
Thus, the answer is B: 16.

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Summary of Answers:

1. Question 1: B: 12
2. Question 2: A: -40
3. Question 3: B: 16