Question

Multiplying integers (8(-8)(7)).
a) -448
b) 448
c) -56
d) 56

Answer 1

The product of the integers 8(-8)(7) is calculated by first multiplying the two negative numbers, resulting in a positive 56, then multiplying that by the positive 8 to get the final answer of 448.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks to calculate the product of three integers: Multiplying integers 8(-8)(7). To solve this, we apply the rules for multiplying integers. When we multiply two negative numbers, the result is positive. If we multiply a positive number by a negative number, the result is negative.

First, multiply the two negative numbers: (-8) × (7). This results in a positive number because both numbers are negative:

• (-8) × (-7) = 56

Next, multiply this result by the positive number 8:

• 8 × 56 = 448

Therefore, the final answer is (b) 448.