Question

Calculate the value of each expression.

(-8)⋅23
(-8)⋅(-23)
-183
18(-3)
(-18)(-3)

Answer 1

(-8)•23= -184
(-8)•(-23)= 184
18•(-3)= -54
(-18)•(-3)=54

Answer 2

1. (-8)⋅23= -184

2. (-8)⋅(-23)= 184

3. -183

4. 18(-3)= -54

5. (-18)(-3)= 54

Explanation:

When there are 2 negative numbers in an expression then it would equal a positive number. If there is 1 negative number and 1 positive number then it would equal a negative number.