Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 1 - Section 1.3 - Operations on Real Numbers and Order of Operations - Exercise Set - Page 27: 18

Answer

The numbers -3 and 8 are opposite, so when you multiply opposite numbers your gonna have to make the product negative. -24

Work Step by Step

$−3×8=−(3×8)=−(24)=−24 $ Since the numbers being multiplied are of opposite signs, the resulting product will be negative.
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