Question

What is the difference? 2x7 - 8x7

Answer 1

The answer is -42.

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Answer 2

= 2x7 - 8x7
multiply first before subtracting
= (2x7) - (8x7)
multiply each set of parentheses
= 14 - 56
the answer will be a negative
= -42

ANSWER: -42

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