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Chapter 2: Problem 8

Find the product. $$-7 \cdot(-5)$$

Short Answer

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35

Step by step solution

01

Understand the Numbers

Firstly, recognize that both numbers are negative. That is, -7 and -5
02

Multiply the Numbers

Perform the multiplication operation on 7 and 5, without considering the negatives for now. The multiplication of 7 by 5 yields 35.
03

Consider the Negatives

Now, since both original numbers were negative, the result also becomes positive. Therefore, the product of -7 and -5 is 35.

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