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Evaluate this expression for a = -3, b= -4, and c= -5.

a(b + c)

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Answer: 27

Step-by-step explanation: -4+-5 = -9 x -3 = 27 its not negative trust me for some reason multiplying two negatives = a positive

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\boxed{\underline{\bf \: ANSWER}}

a = -3

b = -4

c = -5

Substitute the values in a (b + c).


\sf \: a(b + c) \\ \sf \: = - 3( - 4 + - 5) \\ \sf = - 3( - 9) \\ \sf = - 3 * - 9 \\ = \boxed{ \sf 27}

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