Question

Tim's mathematics teacher asked him to explain the expression -8. 7. Which answer should Tim give?

A The expression represents 7 groups of 8 positives.
B The expression represents 8 groups of 7 positives.
(C) The expression represents 7 groups of 8 negatives.
(D) The expression represents 8 groups of 7 negatives.

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

Because it says -8 x 7, the * is negative and the 7 is positive.