Question

solve each expression and choose whether the result is positive or negative.
expression positive negative
80 × 10
-1 × 8
-8 × 1

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate first product

$80 \times 10 = 800$

Step2: Classify first result

800 is greater than 0, so positive.

Step3: Calculate second product

$-1 \times 8 = -8$

Step4: Classify second result

-8 is less than 0, so negative.

Step5: Calculate third product

$-8 \times 1 = -8$

Step6: Classify third result

-8 is less than 0, so negative.

Answer:

1. $80 \times 10$: Positive
2. $-1 \times 8$: Negative
3. $-8 \times 1$: Negative