How do you multiply #7times (-8)#?

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EZ as pi
Nov 14, 2016

#7 xx -8 = -56#

Explanation:

The product of a positive and a negative number will be a negative.

Once you have decided that, then just multiply the numbers as usual.

#7 xx -8 = -56#

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