Question

What is the product of –5 and –8?

–40
–13
13
40

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

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Answer 2

40

Explanation:

This is the answer because:

1) Whenever you are multiplying negative integers, remeber these rules:

Negative x Positive = Negative

Positive x Negative = Negative

Negative x Negative = Positive

Positive x Positive = Positive

2) Since -5 and -8 are both positive numbers, the answer will be a positive product:

5 x 8 = 40

Therefore, the answer is 40.

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