Question

Evaluate −12(−2).

14
−14
−24
24

Answer 1

Since we have two negative numbers, the easiest way to do this would be to simply cross out the negatives then multiply 12(2) which is 24.

When multiplying two negative numbers, the negatives cancel each other out so your answer will ALWAYS be a positive number.

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Answer 2

24

`- * - = + so - 12 * - 2 = 24`