Question

Which statement correctly describes the expression (-12)(-20)?

A. Both factors are negative, so the product will be negative.
B. One factor is positive and one factor is negative, so the product will be negative.
C. One factor is positive and one factor is negative, so the product will be positive.
D. Both factors are negative, so the product will be positive.

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is D. Both factors are negative, so the product will be positive and the answer is 240

Answer 2

D.

Explanation:

If both factors are negative, it will make a positive.

If one factor is negative, and the other is positive, it will make a negative.

If both factors are positive, it will make a positive.