Question

Which point on the number line represents the product (5)(-2)-1)?

A
В
С
D
-11-100
4 -
-1
1
2
3
4
5
8
7
8
9
10 11
O Point A
O Point B
O Point C
0 Point D

Answer 1

Point D

Explanation:

A negative times a positive is a negative.

A negative times a negative is a positive.

Step 1: Write out expression

(5)(-2)(-1)

Step 2: Multiply

-10(-1)

10