Question

Find the product. $$(-4)(-7)\left(\frac{3}{7}\right)$$

Short answer

The product of (-4)(-7)(3/7) is 12.

Step-by-step solution

- Multiplication of negative numbers

Look at the two negative numbers: -4 and -7. The multiplication of -4 and -7 is 28 because the product of two negative numbers is a positive number.

- Multiplication of result with a fraction

Next, multiply the result from Step 1, 28, with the fraction \(\frac{3}{7}\). This equals to 12 because when multiplying by a fraction, multiply as if it is a normal number. So, \(\frac{3}{7}\) times 28 simplifies to 12.