Question

meredith tells joey that $4\times(-3)$ means 4 groups of $(-3)$ and that $(-4)\times(-3)$ means the opposite of means 4 groups of $(-3)$, which is the same as means 4 groups of $(+3)$. which expression represents 5 groups of $(-2)$? a $(-5)\times(-2)$ b $5\times2$ c $5\times(-2)$ d $5+(-2)$

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the meaning of "groups of" in multiplication

In multiplication, \(a\times b\) can be interpreted as \(a\) groups of \(b\). Here, we want 5 groups of \((- 2)\).

Step2: Write the corresponding multiplication expression

According to the interpretation in Step1, when \(a = 5\) and \(b=-2\), the expression is \(5\times(-2)\)

Answer:

C. \(5\times(-2)\)