If a = − 65 and b = 8, the product of a x b models which rule for multiplying integers? What is the product?

A) (+)(+) = +; The product is 520.
B) (−)(−) = +; The product is 520.
C) (+)(−) = −; The product is −520.
D) −(−)(+) = −; The product is −520.

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c.ithat is the correct answer i hope it help

Given, a = -65 and b = 8.

We have to find multiplication of them.

a is negative and b is positive. When we multiply them, we know that the multiplication of positive and negative is negative. That means [tex] (+)(-) = - [/tex].

So [tex] (a)(b) = (-65)(8) [/tex]

= [tex] (-)(+)(65)(8) [/tex] = [tex] - (65)(8) [/tex] = [tex] -520 [/tex]

So we have got the required product.

Multiplication of a and b = -520.

The correct option is option C.