Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321969359
ISBN 13: 978-0-32196-935-4

Chapter R - Section R.4 - Properties of Real Numbers - R.4 Exercises - Page 38: 46

Answer

-35

Work Step by Step

The commutative property of multiplication holds that $a\times b=b\times a$ (for real numbers $a$ and $b$). Therefore, $-5\times7=7\times-5=-35$.
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