(-4)(-3) =

Question

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 questions step by step:

Question 1: \((-4)(-3)\)

• When multiplying two negative numbers, the result is positive.
• \((-4)(-3) = 12\).

The correct response for Question 1 is: B 12.

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Question 2: \((8)(-5)\)

• When multiplying a positive number by a negative number, the result is negative.
• \((8)(-5) = -40\).

The correct response for Question 2 is: A -40.

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Question 3: \((-2)(-2)(-2)(-2)\)

• First, we can pair the negative numbers:
  • \((-2)(-2) = 4\) (which is positive).
• Then, multiply the results:
  • \(4 \times (-2) = -8\) (which is negative).
  • \(-8 \times (-2) = 16\) (which is positive).

The correct response for Question 3 is: B 16.

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In summary:

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