Question

. Use Structure is the product the same

when multiplying 22 x (-5) and multiplying
(-5) x 22? Explain.

Answer 1

Yes.

Explanation:

Let's say a=22 and b=-5

According to the Commutative Property of Multiplication, a*b=b*a. Hence, 22*(-5)=(-5)*22.

22*(-5)=

-(22*5)=-110

(-5)*22=

-(5*22)=-110

-110=-110 √