Question

Use properties of operations and rules for multiplying signed numbers to multiply −25 by 310 . Write the answer in simplest form.(1 point) Responses 35 Start Fraction 3 over 5 End Fraction −65 negative Start Fraction 6 over 5 End Fraction −325 negative Start Fraction 3 over 25 End Fraction −650

Answer 1

To multiply -25 by 310, we can use the properties of operations and the rules for multiplying signed numbers.

1. Multiply the absolute values:
\[
25 \times 310 = 7750
\]

2. Since one of the numbers is negative (-25), the product will also be negative:
\[
-25 \times 310 = -7750
\]

Now, let's look for the answer in the simplest form among the provided options:
- 35
- Start Fraction 3 over 5 End Fraction
- −65
- negative Start Fraction 6 over 5 End Fraction
- −325
- negative Start Fraction 3 over 25 End Fraction
- −650

None of these options represent -7750 directly, so it appears that none of the choices are correct representations of the operation performed. The actual answer is simply -7750.