Question

Find the product
(-3)(8)

Answer 1

-24

Explanation:

This is a simple multiplication problem. 8 times 3 is 24, and since one of the numbers is negative, the product (answer in multiplication) will be negative.

In multiplication and division of integers (positive and negative numbers), if the numbers have the same signs, the answer is ALWAYS positive, and if the numbers have different signs, the answer is ALWAYS negative.

Answer 2

Answer: -24

Step-by-step explanation: To multiply (-3)(8), it is important to understand that a negative times a positive is a negative so (-3)(8) is -24.