Question

Find the product: −5/3 (−2/3 )(−18)

A) −20
B) −35 3
C) 35 3
D) 20

Answer 1

A) -20

Explanation:

-5 x -2 x-18 = -180 = -20

3 x 3 x 1 9

Answer 2

A) −20

Explanation:

−5/3 (−2/3 )(−18)

Multiply the first and second terms. A negative times a negative is a positive

-5/3 * -2/3 = 10/9

10/9 * -18

Rewriting for easier math

-18/9 * 10

-2 * 10

-20