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Which is equivalent to (-5)(8)?

A. (5)(8)
B. (-5)(-8)
C. -[(5)(8)]. D. -[(5)(-8)]

User Mustapha
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Answer:c

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User Mysoulisinseoul
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Answer:

D

Explanation:

-((5)(-8))= (-5)(8)

- + = -

- - = +

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