Question

Which of the following expressions results in a positive number? Select 3 that apply.

A. -6 (-3) (-2)
B. -4 (-3 - 1)
C. -3 (-8)
D. 6 (4 - 2)
E. -3 (-2 + 6)

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

B, C, D

Explanation:

A product with an even number of minus signs will be positive.

A. (-6)(-3)(-2) = -36

B. (-4)(-4) = 16 . . . . . positive

C. (-3)(-8) = 24 . . . . positive

D. (6)(2) = 12 . . . . . . positive

E. (-3)(4) = -12

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