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Which expression is equivalent to 5 x (-3)?

O (-5)+(-5) + (-5) + (-5)+(-5)
O (-3)+(-3) + (-3) + (-3) + (-3)
O 5 + 5 + 5
O 3+3+3

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Answer:

The answer would be the second

Explanation:

5 x (-3) is the same as -3, 5 times

User MastAvalons
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The second option: (-3)+(-3)+(-3)+(-3)+(-3) is correct because you are multiplying the -3 five times
Hope this helps!
User Rahul Cv
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