Question

−4.2(−2.8+4.5)​ I think I know what the answer is but I just want to be 100% sure. Please solve this and tell me your answer. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

Answer 1

Answer:

-7.14

Step-by-step explanation:

Evaluate

−4.2(−2.8 + 4.5)​

Open parenthesis

(-4.2 * -2.8) + (-4.2 * 4.5)

= (11.76) + (- 18.9)

= 11.76 - 18.9

= -7.14

NOTE:

Negative (-) × negative (-) = positive (+)

Positive (+) × positive (+) = positive (+)

Negative (-) × positive (+) = negative (-)

Positive (+) × negative (-) = negative (-)