Question

(3)(-3)(2)

I need to find the simplest form of this equation because it stumped me.

Answer 1

-18

Explanation:

(3) x (-3) = -9

-9 x (2) = -18

Answer 2

Answer: -18

Explanation:

Simplify the following expression:

(3)(-3)(2)

Recall that a negative multiplied by a positive gives us a negative result, hence,

(3)(-3) = -9

Our expression becomes,

(-9)(2)

Simplify:

-9 × 2 = -18