Question

find the product of $(-7.3) \cdot (5)$.
(lesson 5 - 9)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the rule for multiplying a negative and a positive number.

When multiplying a negative number and a positive number, the product is negative. So we first consider the signs: $(-7.3)$ is negative and $5$ is positive, so their product will be negative.

Step2: Multiply the absolute values.

The absolute value of $-7.3$ is $7.3$, and the absolute value of $5$ is $5$. Multiply these two: $7.3\times5 = 36.5$.

Step3: Apply the sign from Step1.

Since the product of a negative and a positive is negative, we have $(-7.3)\times(5)= - 36.5$.

Answer:

$-36.5$