Question

Find the product

7 • (-12)

A. -84

B. -5

C. 5

D. 84

Answer 1

The product of a positive and a negative number will always be negative, therefore:
7 * (-12) = -84

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Answer 2

One negative number and one positive number multiplied together will give you a negative number for an answer

7 x 12 = 84

however, 12 is negative, and so your answer will end up as negative

7 x (-12) = -84

-84 is your answer

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