Question

Multiply the following numbers.

(-7)(-5) =

And why???

Answer 1

35

Explanation:

7 times 5 equals 35. Even though the two numbers are positive, the product will be negative, because a negative times a negative equals a positive. A negative times a negative will equal a positive because what was originally negative has been reversed in direction.

So, the answer is 35.

hope this helps!

Answer 2

Answer: 35

Step-by-step explanation: The reason is that 7 × 5 = 35 and when you multiply two negative numbers they make the answer positive. I hope this helped!