Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8

ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 1-3 - Cumulative Review - Page 228: 9

Answer

$7.28$

Work Step by Step

Multiply the first two factors first. Note that the product of two negative numbers is positive. Thus, $(-2)(-1.4)(2.6) \\=2.8(2.6)$ Multiply the two factors. The product of two positive numbers is also positive. $2.8(2.6)=7.28$

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