Question

Perform the indicated operation.
(-6)(4)

Answer 1

-24

Explanation:

(-6)(4) means to multiply them

-6 x 4

6 x 4 = 24 multiply the numbers

Ask yourself, "did both number have the same sign"

• if so, keep positive
• if not, make negative

In this case, the 24 would be negative

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Answer 2

-24

Explanation:

parentheses always mean multiplication.

its just -6 x 4

which is -24

(an odd number of negative signs means you get a negative solution)