Question

multiply.
(-3)×8
enter the answer in the box.

Explanation:

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

When multiplying a negative number and a positive number, the result is negative. The absolute values are multiplied: $| -3 | = 3$ and $| 8 | = 8$.

Step2: Multiply the absolute values and apply the sign.

Multiply 3 and 8: $3\times8 = 24$. Since one number is negative, the result is $-24$.

Answer:

-24