Question

$(-8 cdot -3) - -5$
$(-9 + -2) cdot 4$

Explanation:

Step1: Solve first expression: multiply first

$(-8 \cdot -3) - (-5) = 24 - (-5)$

Step2: Simplify subtraction of negative

$24 - (-5) = 24 + 5 = 29$

Step3: Solve second expression: add first

$(-9 + -2) \cdot 4 = (-11) \cdot 4$

Step4: Multiply to get result

$(-11) \cdot 4 = -44$

Answer:

1. $29$
2. $-44$