Question

Solve the word problem.Maggie says that -7 x (-12) = -84. Carlos says that –7 x (-12) = 84. Who is right?MaggieNeither. They are the same.Carlos

Answer 1

Given:

• Maggie's equation: ,-7 x (-12) = -84

• Carlos' equation: ,-7 x (-12) = 84

Let's determine who is right.

To determine let's simplify the expressions on the left.

Hence, we have:

$-7\times(-12)=--84=84$

Therefore, the correct equation is:

$-7\times(-12)=84$

Therefore, Carlos is right.

ANSWER:

Carlos