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Question 1
Consider the problem.

−38×−123

Determine the sign of the product.

(1 point)
Responses

Positive - If the signs of the factors are the same, the product is positive.
Positive - If the signs of the factors are the same, the product is positive.

Negative - If the signs of the factors are negative, the product is negative.
Negative - If the signs of the factors are negative, the product is negative.
Question 2
Determine the product in simplest form.

−38×−123

(1 point)
Responses

−58
negative 5 eighths

58
5 eighths

940
9 over 40

1524
15 over 24
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answer the questions seperetly

Answer 1

Question 1

The problem involves multiplying two negative numbers: \(-38\) and \(-123\).

Since both factors are negative, according to the rules of multiplication:

• If the signs of the factors are the same, the product is positive.

Response: Positive - If the signs of the factors are the same, the product is positive.

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Question 2

Now let's determine the product of \(-38\) and \(-123\):

\(-38 \times -123 = 38 \times 123\) (since the product of two negative numbers is positive).

Calculating \(38 \times 123\):

\[ 38 \times 123 = 4674 \]

So, the product in simplest form is:

Response: 4674 (Note: This option was not listed in your given responses, but it is the correct answer).

If you need the result specifically in the format you provided, please clarify, and I can adjust accordingly.