Question

multiply to solve.
$5\cdot(-4)$
$-8\cdot(-3)$
$-8\cdot3$
$-20$
$24$
$-24$

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply positive and negative

$5 \times (-4) = -(5 \times 4) = -20$

Step2: Multiply two negatives

$-8 \times (-3) = 8 \times 3 = 24$

Step3: Multiply negative and positive

$-8 \times 3 = -(8 \times 3) = -24$

Answer:

$5 \times (-4) \longleftrightarrow -20$
$-8 \times (-3) \longleftrightarrow 24$
$-8 \times 3 \longleftrightarrow -24$