Use properties of operations and rules for multiplying signed numbers to multiply −25 by 310
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. Write the answer in simplest form.(1 point)
Responses
−650
negative Start Fraction 6 over 50 End Fraction
35
Start Fraction 3 over 5 End Fraction
−65
The correct answer is −65.
To multiply -25 by 310, follow these steps:
1. Start by multiplying the absolute values of the numbers: 25 multiplied by 310 gives you 7750.
2. Determine the sign of the result. Since -25 is negative, and the other number 310 is positive, the result will be negative.
3. Therefore, the answer is -7750.