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OpenStudy (anonymous):

(-8)(-5) = 7 to the 2nd power , I know this is probably so easy but is the -8 and -5 just * together which would be -40 or am I thinking this out wrong

Parth (parthkohli):

Actually, \((-8) \times (-5) = 8 \times 5 \)

Parth (parthkohli):

Negative times negative is always positive.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

That 's right, I have been out of this so long. :) Thanks again

Parth (parthkohli):

You're welcome :)

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