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(-5) x (+8)
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The parentheses are important
If you just did -5 x 8 you would get 3 which is wrong
(-5) x (8) = -40
User Gtrig
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Answer:

-40

Explanation:

Just multiple the 2 numbers like usual than add the negative to your answer

User Kolky
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