Question

Which values or expressions for n satisfy (–3)(–5 + –8) = n? (Select all that apply.)


39


-3(-13)


-39


3(13)

Answer 1

Compute inside the parentheses: −5 + (−8) = −13. Then (−3)(−13) = 39.

So the expressions that equal 39 are:
- 39
- −3(−13)
- 3(13)

−39 is not equal.