Multiply −17×(−61)

Question

.(1 point)
Responses

−78
negative 78

−1,037
negative 1,037

78
78

1,037

Answer 1

To multiply −17 by −61, you can follow the rules of multiplication involving negative numbers. When you multiply two negative numbers, the result is positive.

So,

\[ −17 × (−61) = 17 × 61 \]

Calculating \(17 × 61\):

\[ 17 × 61 = 1,037 \]

Thus,

\[ −17 × (−61) = 1,037 \]

The correct response is:

1,037