Question

Simplify the expression (-2)(5)(-4)

SIMPLIFY: (-50)+(-10)+(50)+3
EXPLAIN STEPS AND SHOW WORK

Answer 1

Explanation:

(-2)(5)(-4)

= - 2 x 5 x - 4

= 40

(Explanation: multiplying two negative numbers gives a positive number)

= -50-10+50+3

= - 60 + 53

= - 7