Question

Solve: –36 x 72 + 64 x (–72)

And mention the property
Closure/Commentative/Associative
Explain your answer and gain 20 points.

Answer 1

`- 36 * 72 + 64 * ( - 72) \\ - 2592 + ( - 4608) \\( - 7200)`

Answer 2

Explanation:

`- 36 * 72 + 64 * ( - 72)`

first carry out the multiplication operation:

`= ( - 36 * 72) + (64 * - 72) \\ = - 2592 + ( - 4608)`

then addition operation:

`= - 7200`