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Which statement is true?

a. –16 23 = –17 10
b. 15 (–5) > 23 (–12)
c. 8 (–7) < –15 14
d. –12 (–11) > 5 (–29)

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b is true for this question

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B. is true. 15·(–5) > 23·(–12).
15·(-5)=-75.
23·(-12)=-276.

-75 > -276
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