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Describe a real-world context that matches the equation 6 x (-2) = -12. Explain what the product represents. (Basically give me a word problem please)

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Answer: A bank had to pay 6 customers $2 each. (Because the bank is paying the money, it is losing the money, so it is negative 2, and 6 times negative 2 is -12). The -12 product represents the change in the amount of money the bank has

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