Question

Which is equivalent to (-4)3?

A
-64

B
-12

C
12

D
64

Answer 1

B -12

Explanation:

(-4)3 is just -4 times 3 which is -12.

4x3=12 -4x3=-12

because only one number is negative the answer becomes negative.

if neither number was negative the answer would be positive.

Answer 2

B

-12

Explanation:

(-4)3= (-4)+(-4)+(-4)

= - 4-4-4

=-12